Alberta's boundaries
What is the name of our province?
Alberta
What is a physical region?
An area that has similar natural features, such as landforms
What is a landform?
A natural feature of the land, such as a mountain, hill, valley, or plain
What is a landmark?
A feature or place that is easy to recognize and can help people identify a location.
Who lived on the land that is now Alberta first, long before Alberta became a province?
Indigenous peoples
1905
What are the three main physical regions of Alberta (most common)?
The Rocky Mountains, the Foothills, and the Interior Plains (which include prairie landscapes)
Name one body of water found in Alberta.
I.e., Bow River, North Saskatchewan River, Lake Louise, or Lake Athabasca
Is a mountain a natural landmark or a constructed landmark?
A natural landmark
How many numbered treaties are there in Alberta?
5 - Treaties 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10
What is a political boundary?
A line that separates one area or place from another
Which physical region of Alberta is known for tall, rugged mountains?
The rocky mountains
What is the difference between a river and a lake?
A river is flowing water, while a lake is water surrounded by land.
Is the Calgary Tower a natural landmark or a constructed landmark?
A constructed landmark, because people built it.
Name one of the five numbered treaties in Alberta.
4, 6, 7, 8, or 10
Name one province that shares a border with Alberta.
British Columbia or Saskatchewan
Which physical region is known for rolling hills between the mountains and the flatter plains?
The foothills
What are the Alberta Badlands near Drumheller known for: tall mountains, unusual rock formations, or ocean beaches?
Unusual rock formations
Why might a natural place, such as Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, be historically important?
It helps us understand how Indigenous peoples lived, hunted, and used the land in the past.
Why did the Indigenous peoples negotiate and sign treaties?
They negotiated treaties to preserve peace and continue living on the land. The treaties also established agreements and relationships.
If you look at a map and see a line separating Alberta from Saskatchewan, what does that line represent?
A political boundary between two provinces
You are looking at a landscape that is mostly flat, with wide-open grasslands. Which physical region would you most likely be in?
Grasslands or Prairies
A map shows a blue line winding through the mountains and into a city. What physical feature does it most likely represent, and how can you tell?
A river
A building is more than 100 years old and played an important role in Alberta's history. Why might it be protected as a historical site?
Because it helps preserve and teach people about the past and Alberta's history.
If you were looking at a map of Alberta showing Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Treaty 8, what could the map help you understand?
It could help you identify the treaty areas and understand that different First Nation groups entered into treaties covering different parts of the land.