Comprehension Question

1. Why was the Richmond County area a good location for the Mi’kmaq?

Something to Think About

• Look at a map of Cape Breton Island in an atlas. Why would traveling on the Bras d’Or Lakes be a good way to get to other parts of the island?

• Why might location be important to someone who wants to open a store?

• Locate Truro on a map of Nova Scotia. Why might food cost more on Cape Breton Island than in Truro?

• If you wanted to open a motel on Cape Breton Island, where would you put it?

• Write a list of things you like about the location of where you live. Beside it, write a list of things you would change about your location if you could.