Harbours to Highlands A Geography Manual
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"P.E.I. Soil"
Comprehension Questions


1. What naturally cleanses P.E.I.'s soil?
2. What is the P.E.I. soil made of?
3. What does sedimentary mean?
4. Why is the P.E.I. soil so red?
5. What is the Mi'kmaq's story of why the soil is red?
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Reading Between the Lines
1. P.E.I. farmers grow almost one third of Canada's potatoes. Where do you think the other 2/3 come from?
2. Rust is called iron oxide. How does rust form? Hint: Look at its chemical name.
 
 

Trivia Question

Do a bit of research.

 

P.E.I. is about 1.2 million acres. How many of these acres are used for growing potatoes?

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