Physical Regions
What is the capital of Alberta
Edmonton
What is one of the 6 natural regions of Alberta
Canadian shield, rocky mountains, parkland, grassland, boreal forest, foothills region
What is conservation
seeking to protect the natural heritage of the province and to make sure natural resources are used in a sustainable way
Name a provincial park in Alberta
Canmore Nordic centre, Kananaskis country, dinosaur provincial park, lesser slave lake provincial park, writing on stone provincial park, lakeland provincial park,
What is an Island?
a body of land surrounded by water.
Alberta is located in which part of Canada - northern, western, or southern?
western
What is the vegetation in the Boreal forest region
mixed forests of aspen, balsam poplar, pine and spruce - it is covered in trees
What is renewable resources
natural resources that do not disappear after being used because more are produced; forest
Name a national park in Alberta
Jasper National Park, Elk Island National Park, Banff National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Wood Buffalo National Park
What makes a hill different from a mountain?
A hill is shorter than a mountain.
What is a chinook wind?
Chinook winds are warm, dry winds that can cause extreme increases in temperatures within a few hours.
What is Permafrost?
a permanently frozen layer on or under Earth's surface
Name a non-renewable natural resource
coal, oil, diamond, fossil fuels, natural gas
What region is Jasper National Parkin?
Rocky Mountains
Name 1 Landform found in Alberta
Mountains, plateau, hills, valleys, riverbed
What is the wildlife like in the Canadian Shield
bald eagle, osprey, black bear, beaver, red fox, grey wolf, loon, red squirrel
What is the climate like in the Grasslands region
Hot and long summers, enough moisture for crops
What is Non-Renewable Resources
natural resources that disappear after being used; for example oil
Who should take care of provincial and national parks and why?
Everybody
How are mountains formed?
Mountains form where two continental plates collide
What is the wildlife like in the Rocky Mountain region
jays, caribou, chipmunks, grizzlies, marmots, gray owl
What does climate mean
the average conditions in an area for a long period of time. Includes temperature and precipitation
Name a renewable natural resource
water, plants, sunlight, wind, soil
What is special about Dinosaur Provincial Park?
It has hoodoos. Dinosaur fossils are found here. The climate and vegetation are very different from the other regions.
What is a glacier?
A glacier is a large, piece of ice, snow, rock, sediment, and often liquid water. It has the ability to move due to its weight and gravity.