Landforms
This region is very close to the Rocky Mountains. Some of the important rivers in this region include the Bow, Elbow and Sheep rivers.
Foothills
As the warm air from the Pacific Ocean moves past the mountains and towards the foothills, it can become even warmer. When this warm wind reaches the foothills in the winter, it is referred to as a ___________.
chinook
In Rocky Mountains, the higher up you go, the less diversity of plants. How high up you go is known as _____________.
elevation
There are some animals here that are not found in any other part of Alberta. These include rattlesnake and the pronghorn antelope. This region is __________.
Grassland
How many natural regions are in Alberta?
Six
The main landforms in this region are mountains and valleys.
Rocky Mountain
Of all the regions in Alberta, ___________ is the warmest and driest. Summers are typically hot, dry, and windy. Winters are cold, with a limited amount of snowfall.
Grassland
Much of the land in this region is cropland. Farmers and ranchers also raise different animals.
Grassland
A __________ is someone who owns or manages a large farm, especially one used for raising cattle, horses, or sheep.
rancher
Which is the northeastern province of Alberta?
Canadian Shield
This region is located in Central Alberta. Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, is located in this region. Red Deer and Leduc are located here too.
Parkland
About 10,000 years ago, this area was completely covered by glaciers. Throughout this region you can find beaches, sand dunes, wetlands, and other landforms.
Canadian Shield
Vegetation in this region includes long grasses, and a variety of deciduous and coniferous trees. You can also find Saskatoon berries and Aspen trees in this region.
Parkland
Many rare and vulnerable species live in this region including: woodland caribou, grizzly bears, Cooper's hawks, and great gray owls.
Rocky Mountain
Cone-bearing, needle-leaved or scale-leaved evergreen trees are examples of ___________.
coniferous trees
In this region you will find forests, rolling hills, and plains. It is also the largest region in Alberta.
Boreal Forest
Winters in this region are long and cold. Summers are quite short and can be very rainy. Generally, summer temperatures are cooler here than in the rest of Alberta.
Because of the weather and rocky terrain, only certain plants will grow in this region, including many coniferous trees. This region is __________.
Canadian Shield
Animals that live in this region include wolves, moose, lynxes, beavers, buffalo and more.
Canadian Shield
This part of Alberta is well known for being a tourist attraction. Many people visit here to camp, hike, ski, canoe, and more.
Rocky Mountain
This region located in Southeastern Alberta is mostly prairie. The land is mostly flat. There are some hills and valleys.
Grassland
This region has the most snowfall and the coldest average temperatures of all of Alberta's regions.
The vegetation in this region is very diverse. There are many deciduous and coniferous trees, as well as tall grasses and wild flowers. The vegetation is suitable for supporting a diverse number of species. This region is ___________.
Boreal Forest
Caribou, moose, black bears, coyotes, and cougars are all found in this area.
Foothills
The place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows is called a ___________.
habitat