North and Central America Vocabulary - Canada

relating to or involving several different cultures

a person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.

a flat, wide area of land with no or very few trees in North America

made up of or covered with ice

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

to be the neighboring country or region next to another, sharing a line

being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

(of weather) pleasantly warm or not as cold as usual

completely different from each other in appearance, character, behavior, or quality

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

to change one's behavior or habits in order to deal successfully with a new situation or environment

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

to gain the power to make decisions in a situation

a country or territory politically controlled by another, more powerful country

brought together or combined into a single, cohesive entity

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

a society in which different cultural groups maintain their distinct identities while living together

a place or society where people, cultures, or ideas from different backgrounds blend together

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies

any sport or recreational activity that is typically played or practiced during the winter months and often involves snow or ice like snowboarding

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

the pointed top of a mountain

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

the world of nature outside human-built environments, often associated with wilderness, recreation, and open landscapes

wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively

including or consisting of many different types

an area of scenery visible in a single view

a large white bear which lives in the North Pole and is well-adapted to its icy environment

thickly-furred fox of Arctic regions; brownish in summer and white in winter

a large deer with palmate antlers, a long, drooping snout, and a hump on its shoulders, found chiefly in northern forests of North America, Europe, and Asia

a large, wild animal with long legs which eats grass and can run very fast, typically the males have horns

*** a person who watches birds in their natural environment and identifies different species as a hobby

resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

relating to a form of government where the legislature, known as parliament, has significant control over making laws and monitoring the government

the chief public representative of a country, who may or may not have executive powers, such as a president or monarch

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments

relating to a province or its government

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

the health services and treatments given to people

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

treating all sides equally without favoritism or discrimination

to position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.

a person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.

services or activities that are intended to help people with financial or family problems, provided by the government

the state of having the same rights, opportunities, treatment, or social status as others

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

to cover a significant distance or expanse

to be around something on all sides