Physical Geography
Churchill
Aquaculture
Canadian Geo
World Famous
100

When one tectonic plate goes under another tectonic plate, it is called?

Subduction

100

The town of Churchill, that we studied, is located in which Province?

Manitoba

100

Which country has the most fish farms?

China

100

Which country has the most fresh water in the world?

Brazil

100

The highest mountain in the world is named?

Mauna Kea

200

The strongest earthquakes happen at this type of tectonic plate boundary.

Transform boundary

200

Name TWO reasons why polar bears go into the town of Churchill each year.

For food and because sea ice is melting (their habitat is disappearing).

200

Name TWO provinces that operate fish farms in Canada.

British Columbia, Yukon, Nova Scotia, NFLD, Quebec and more

200

Which country in the world has the largest population and what is it?

India (1,450,000,000)

200

The name of the man who is credited for Continental Drift theory is?

Alfred Wegener

300

The upper part of the earth's mantle, along with the crust, is call the?

Lithosphere

300

In percentages, how many people who live in Churchill rely on polar bear tourism for money?

One half to two thirds

300

How much salmon is farmed, via aquaculture, around the world each year?

Approximately 70% of all salmon

300

In which country are the Rocky Mountains located?

In Canada and the United States.

300

Name THREE things that Canada is famous for (not people)

Maple Syrup, the beaver tail, Niagara Falls, Ice hockey, Banff National Park

400

Changed rock, it's scientific name is?

Metamorphic rock

400

When bears wander into town each year, what happens to them?

They are darted (drugged) and taken back out to the ice, out of town.

400

Name TWO types of fish that are farmed in Canada

Salmon, Arctic Char, Trout, Tilapia and a few others

400

Canada is surrounded by oceans, name them.

Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic

400

Canada's national sport is?

Lacrosse

500

The theory that the continents are moving apart is called?

Continental Drift

500

How many tourists visit Churchill every year?

Between 10 and 12 thousand

500

Which Province in Canada currently produces the most farmed fish?

Nova Scotia (30% of all farmed fish in Canada)

500
How much water does it take to grow one single cotton plant?

Approximately 10 gallons or 37 litres of water

500

The rarest and most mysterious landmark in the world is?

The Easter island heads (statues)

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