Landscapes and Geography
What continent is canada in?
What is North America
True or False:
Summer in Newfoundland is a long season
Correct Answer: False
What bird is found on the $1 coin in Canada?
What is a Loon
Around mid-June to July, a small silvery fish migrates inshore each summer in Newfoundland to spawn, these fish are found rolling on the beaches. What fish am I?
What is capelin
This plant is red and green in color and commonly found in bogs and marshes, it is also known as the provincial plant of Newfoundland, what plant am I?
What is a Pitcher Plant
Iceberg Alley is a renowned stretch of ocean along Newfoundland and Labrador’s coast where massive icebergs drift south from Greenland, offering one of the world’s most spectacular natural displays.
Name one town where you can see ice bergs
What is Twillingate, Fogo Island, Bonavista
What months are known to be the coldest in Canada during the winter season?
What is January and February
Which large, non-native subspecies was introduced to the island of Newfoundland in the early 20th century, now numbering over 100,000 species and has played a significant role in the ecological and cultural role in NL?
What is a moose
This type of flower, yellow in color, is known to sprout on side of the road and on lawns in May and are vital for pollinators. What flower am I?
What are dandelion (bumblebee) flowers
Berry picking is a common activity in Newfoundland enjoyed by young and old, name a type of berry you would pick
Blueberries, bakeapples, partridgeberries
This lighthouse located on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland is recognized as the most easterly point in North America, what lighthouse am I?
What is the Cape Spear lighthouse
What is 20 to 25 degrees celsius.
These small animals are often found in ponds, swimming around collecting wood to build their homes. What is the name of this animal?
What is a beaver
Bird watching enthusiasts from all over the world travel to this town, also known as the Root Cellar capital of the world, to view the puffin colony. What town am I?
What is Elliston, Newfoundland
Soil in Newfoundland is known to be _________, which poses a challenge for crop growth.
What is acidic
There are 4 National Parks located in Newfoundland and Labrador, name one of these parks
1. Terra Nova National Park
2. Gros Morne National Park
3. Torngat Mountains National Park
4. Mealy Mountain National Park
What is June, July, August, and September
True or False:
Newfoundland is also known as the seabird capital of North America, with approximately 35 million seabirds, including puffins, nesting along the coasts
What is the name of the largest river in Newfoundland and Labrador?
What is Churchill River
These wildflower plants are seen commonly on side of the highways or standing tall in fields of grass. What is the name of this wildflower?
What are lupins
What is the name of the strait between Newfoundland and Labrador.
This acronym stands for a weather common weather pattern seen in the spring and summer in Newfoundland
R. D. F
What does R.D.F stand for?
R- rain
D- drizzle
F- fog
Which national park in Newfoundland has the highest moose population densities in North America?
A) Gros Morne National Park
B) Terra Nova National Park
A) What is Gros Morne National Park
What activities can nature and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy in Newfoundland?
What is
Iceberg viewing, whale watching, birdwatching, hiking, fishing, camping, kayaking, rafting
This type of plant is commonly found in marshes among blueberry bushes. The leaves are dark green with a dense woolly underside that matures from white to rusty-brown. Indigenous cultures have been known to forage these leaves, steep them in boiling water and use them as an herbal tea to treat colds, coughs, and digestive issues.
What is this tea known as?