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On this map, I can know the St. Lawrence River is between the United States and Canada. Quebec, Ottawa and New York is beside the St. Lawrence River. This river is like a boundary line for two countries. Lake St.Pierre, Lake St. Fancis, Lake Champlain and Lake Ontario are the St. Lawrence River's bayous. They make of the St. Lawrence River. This map can make people know this river is an important river.
2. Find a photograph of the St. Lawrence River you like. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.
www.canada-photos.com/montreal-sTwilight is coming. The city was dark. Lights are on. Sun shine will leave, but beautiful lights make the city brilliant again. The St. Lawrence River is peaceful now. A ship is on the river. Many high buildings surround the river. In this picture, here are three colour. Buildings are black(because sun goes down, we can't see their original colour clearly), the river is purple, and sky is orange. It sounds and looks like a landscape.
Sun is going up, sky is dyed by sun shine. It is red like fire. The colour of sky means daybreak will coming. The river have ripple. Peaceful wharf is waking up. It is a picture of the St. Lawrence River during the morning.
3. Why did Champlain choose to use a river for transportation? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
People can transport anything by ships. Rivers can extend through to many regions. For instance, the St. Lawrence River has many bayous in many different cities in Canada and the United States. Therefore, Champlain choosed to use a river for transportation.4. Find a picture of Champlain's habitation at Quebec. Explain what you see in 5-8 sentences.
There are two pictures of Champlain's habitation at Quebec. One is inside, another one is outside. Champlain's habitation looks really big. A French flag is inserted the roof. This house also has two floors, like the other western buildings. Champlain's habitation also is an office building. We can know it by the first picture. Champlain was working hardly. Inside of the habitation is not gorgeous at all. It is simple. Many office supplies are in his office room, very entire. He might was drawing something by using pencil and compasses.(Drawing map? I guess.) A gun is on his desk, it reminds me of immoral trappers that kill animals and peel their fur.
5. The fort was a natural fort because Quebec had towering cliffs.
a.Find a picture of towering cliffs in Quebec. Search in Google using "Quebec and towering cliffs".
b. Why are the cliffs a natural fort? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
Because of the special geography in Quebec, there are too many cliffs. These cliffs become a natural fort. Fort is an instrument for protecting. Undulant cliffs can make enemies invade Quebec really hard. Enemies will spend more time to think of how to invade Quebec, and soldiers in Quebec will have more time to think of the better ways to protect their hometown. Therefore, the cliffs are a natural fort.6. What did you learn today? Explain in 5-8 sentences.
I learnt the St. Lawrence River is an important river. It between Canada and the United States. Many well-known rivers are near it. It's a really good transportation. Scenery is beautiful at the St. Lawrence River. Especially morning and twilight. Then, I learnt Champlain's habitation at Quebec, it's a big house. So, maybe, he is a rich man, but inside is not very gorgeous. He worked really hard, he seemed to draw a map. After this, I learnt a natural fort--cliff, and know the reason why it can become a natural fort.
Bonus
1. There is a moat around Champlain's habitation. Why is that important?
It can protect Champlain and provide a better environment.2. Can you find a picture of a moat? Post it.
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