Geography 5 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the largest geographical region in Canada?
The Canadian Shield.
True or False: Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Mountains are located in western Canada.
Rocky.
What are the two main types of climate found in Canada?
Continental and maritime.
Which province is known for its vast prairies?
Saskatchewan.
Name one major environmental issue facing Canada.
Climate change.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a significant geographical feature of Canada? A) Sahara Desert B) Great Lakes C) Amazon Rainforest
B) Great Lakes.
What is the primary cause of the melting glaciers in Canada?
Global warming.
True or False: Canada is home to over half of the world’s lakes.
True.
What type of forest is predominantly found in Canada?
Boreal forest.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Archipelago is located in the Arctic region of Canada.
Canadian.
Which Canadian city is known for being the largest city by population?
Toronto.
What is the term for the process of land degradation in Canada due to agriculture?
Soil erosion.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major river in Canada? A) Nile River B) Mississippi River C) St. Lawrence River
C) St. Lawrence River.
What percentage of Canada’s land is covered by forests?
About 38%.
True or False: Canada has no deserts.
False.
Name the largest freshwater lake in Canada.
Lake Superior.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant geographical boundary between Canada and the United States.
49th parallel.
What is the primary natural resource extracted from the Alberta tar sands?
Oil.
Multiple Choice: Which region in Canada is known for its mining industry? A) Atlantic Canada B) Prairie Provinces C) Northern Canada
B) Prairie Provinces.
What is a major consequence of deforestation in Canada?
Loss of biodiversity.
True or False: The Inuit predominantly inhabit the southern regions of Canada.
False.
What is the primary challenge faced by Canadian coastal communities due to climate change?
Rising sea levels.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant cultural and geographical area in Quebec.
St. Lawrence River Valley.
