Geography Skills
Whats the bearing on a compass for North?
000 Degrees
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What are the 3 main types of rock?
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
Provide ONE example of a landform region in Canada.
Canadian Shield, St Lawrence Lowlands, Appalachins, Interior Plains, Western Cordillera, Artic Lowlands, Innuitians and Hudson Bay Lowlands
What is the prime meridian?
The 0 degrees reference point for the longitude line.
What are the 5 great lakes? (Hint: HOMES)
How is Igneous rock formed?
When magma cools and hardens
What landform region do we live in?
Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowlands
What is the difference between Latitude and Longitude?
Latitude - The lines run east to west across the globe
Longitude - The lines run north to south across the globe
How many Provinces and Territories is there in Canada?
Ten provinces, Three Territories
What is Deposition?
Build up of eroded rock in a new location.
What are some characteristics of the Western Cordillera?
Rich in resources, Covered in forests and a tourist attraction.
What direction does the sun rise on?
East
What is the Capital of Prince Edward Island?
Charlottetown
How can a Sedimentary Rock turn into a Metamorphic Rock?
Forms when heat and pressure change the composition, structure, or texture of the rock.
What are some characteristics of the Innuitians?
Tall rugged mountains, No trees and Glaciers.
Whats the difference between True North and Magnetic North?
True North - The direction that points directly toward the North Pole.
Magnetic North - The direction a compass needle points to as it aligns with the earths magnetic field.
Where is Ellesmere Island?
Nunavut, Canada.
Define the Rock Cycle
A series of processes that create and transform the types of rocks in Earth’s crust.
What are some characteristics of the Hudson Bay Lowlands?