How Location, Climate, and Natural

Resources Impact Trade

Natural ResourcesCanada’s abundance of natural resources allows them to export many products to other countries.

Natural ResourcesFossil fuels

including coal, oil, and natural gas are plentiful in Canada

Canada exports oil and natural gas

Natural ResourcesForests cover ½ of

the countryForest products are

exported to the U.S, China, and Japan

Arable LandCanada

grows enough food to feed its people and exports agricultural products

Mineral ResourcesIron ore,

nickel, gold, diamonds, zinc, copper, and more minerals are found in Canada

Natural ResourcesLakes and rivers

provide Canada with fish, fresh water, and hydroelectric power

The U.S buys electricity from Canada’s hydroelectric plants

Fish products are exported

•Canada’s location helps it be a leader in world trade•It has 9 major ports•The St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes provide a shipping route from the central part of Canada to the Atlantic Ocean

Canada’s LocationThe 3,000

mile border with the U.S. benefits Canada’s economy

The U.S. receives about 80% of Canada’s exports

ClimateCanada’s climate

allows them to grow agricultural products that are exported like wheat and other grains

Highways, railroads, and airports have been built to withstand the colder climate