National parks of Canada

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/national-parks-of-canada

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the total number of national parks and reserves?48 (37 national parks and 11 national park reserves)
2. What is the establishment of first national park?Banff National Park, 1885
3. What is a national park in Canada?A national park is a protected area managed by Parks Canada that keeps natural landscapes and wildlife safe for everyone to enjoy.
4. Why was Banff National Park created?Banff was created in 1885 to preserve the Rocky Mountains so future generations could see and love them.

Ecological Integrity: The condition of an ecosystem in terms of its biodiversity, ecological processes, and resilience.
Climate Refugia: Areas where species can survive and adapt during periods of significant climate change.
Indigenous Co-Management: Collaborative management of protected areas involving Indigenous communities and government agencies.