Geography 2010A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Canadian Prairies, Social Credit, Canadian Alliance
15 Apr 2016
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This region is home to the provinces of alberta, saskatchewan and manitoba. It is commonly referred to as the prairies even though the north is dominated by the boreal forest. Name comes from: daughter of queen victoria and prince albert. Before 1869: lots were narrow and provided frontage along rivers. From 1869 onwards: land division was based on grids and square lots 160 acres in size. This patern preceded european setlement and was superimposed over physical obstacles and the preceding. Since 1940, rural pop has declines due to: farming larger & mechanized, no livetstock= less men. Lower rural pop density leads to less business for villages. Closing of rail line and infrequently used roads- abandoned towns. Excepions: dormitory towns, government service sites, resource towns. Growth of gateway ciies: several ciies in the praries act as collecion and distribuion point, otern between the city and the nearby hinterland.
