Natural Resources
What is the one natural resource that Alberta is known for?
Hint - It's in Fort Macmurray
Oil
What region of Alberta is known for its mountains?
Rocky Mountain
What do we call the typical weather conditions in a place over a long period?
Climate
Why does a province benefit from a lot of natural resources?
They can sell them for money!
Name the region that is characterized by flat land and grasslands.
Grasslands
What term describes the plant life in a specific area?
Vegetation
What natural resource is essential for drinking and irrigation?
Water
What region is known for its rolling hills and rich soil?
Parkland
What is the term for the natural features on the earth's surface. For example: rivers, mountains, swamps
Landforms
What do we call the gas that is often used for heating?
Natural Gas
This natural region is located beside the rocky mountain region. It is on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Vegitation - Coniferous trees grow year round
Landform - Forested Hills
Climate - Depends on location, but generally, short and wet summers, and cold winters
Foothills
* A question on the test *
A natural region has an area with its own ________, ________ and___________
vegetation, climate, and landform
Which resource is crucial for producing energy and is often found deep underground in Alberta?
Oil Sands
Which region in Alberta is known as the ancient geological formation (rocks) that is rich in minerals?
Materials or substances that can be sold for money. For example water, forests, oil are all called ________ _______.
Natural Resources