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Ecozones of Canada

Imagine Canada like a big, colorful blanket. This blanket has different patches or sections that all have different colors and patterns on them. Each patch is called an ecozone, and each one is different from the others.

You know how some places are hot and sunny, while others are cold and snowy? That's because of the ecozone they belong to. An ecozone is a place where the plants, animals, and weather all work together to create a certain kind of environment.

There are 15 major ecozones in Canada, and each one is named after the kind of environment it has. Some ecozones have mountains and forests, while others have grasslands and prairies. Some are near the ocean, while others are in the middle of the country.

Each ecozone has its own unique plants and animals, and they all work together to create a special kind of environment. For example, in the Arctic ecozone, it's so cold that only a few kinds of plants and animals can survive. But those that do survive are specially adapted to that environment.

By learning about the different ecozones in Canada, we can understand more about the nature around us and how it works. We can also learn how to take care of the environment and make sure that it stays healthy for future generations.