More services and money were needed, if Alberta joined with Canada they wouldn't have to ask the country for more money to provide these services.
What happened to Alberta's wheat?
In the late 1920s a terrible drought hit the Prairies. It lasted 10 years! The land dried out a fierce winds blew the soil away.
Before Alberta joined confederation, where was the legislative assembly set up?
Regina
About how many provincial parks are in Alberta?
Over 500!
How many national parks are in Alberta?
5
What is a protected area?
Areas of land set aside to protect special features such as plants, animals and landforms.
A place managed by the government of Canada to preserve natural beauty or places of historical importance is called...
a National Park
What is a long period of time with far less rain or snow than usual called?
Drought
What major discovery helped Alberta recover from the drought? When and where did it happen?
Oil was discovered in Leduc in 1947.
What is tourism?
Touring or travelling to see and enjoy places away from home.
What is Alberta's capital city?
Edmonton
What is a habitat?
A place where animals make their home in nature.
What does population mean?
All of the people who live in a province or certain area.
How did Alberta become more diverse?
More and more people were coming from many different countries for work.
In what year did Alberta become a province?
1905
A place that is managed by a province's government to preserve natural beauty or places of historical importance is called...
a Provincial Park
What does diverse mean?
A population that is made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.
How did Alberta get its name?
It was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (daughter of Queen Victoria).
What are towns and cities called?
Urban areas
What is a legislative assembly?
Leaders who represent the people and make decisions about running a province or territory.
What are the most important things that protected areas do?
Protect plant & animal habitats,create places for recreation/tourism,preserve natural & cultural heritage & educate people about natural and cultural heritage.
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