Northwest Territories

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/northwest-territories

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. Where is Northwest Territories?Northern Canada, situated between Yukon and Nunavut
2. How many people live in Northwest Territories?41,070 (2021 Census), with an estimated 45,950 by Q3 2025
3. What is the capital of Northwest Territories?Yellowknife, also the most populous community and only city
4. What language do people speak in Northwest Territories?Official: English, French. Indigenous: Dene, Gwich'in, Inuvialuktun, Cree, and others
5. What is the key industries?Diamond mining, gold mining, zinc mining, oil and gas exploration, tourism

Federal Territory: A division of Canada under federal jurisdiction, possessing a degree of legislative and administrative autonomy.
Taiga: The boreal forest biome, characterized by coniferous trees and found in high-latitude regions.
Tundra: A biome characterized by permafrost, low-growing vegetation, and extremely cold temperatures.
Land Claims Agreement: A formal agreement between Indigenous peoples and the federal or provincial/territorial government concerning rights to land and resources.