Physical Geography
When one tectonic plate goes under another tectonic plate, it is called?
Subduction
The town of Churchill, that we studied, is located in which Province?
Manitoba
Which country has the most fish farms?
China
Which country has the most fresh water in the world?
Brazil
The highest mountain in the world is named?
Mauna Kea
The strongest earthquakes happen at this type of tectonic plate boundary.
Transform boundary
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).
Name TWO provinces that operate fish farms in Canada.
British Columbia, Yukon, Nova Scotia, NFLD, Quebec and more
Which country in the world has the largest population and what is it?
India (1,450,000,000)
The name of the man who is credited for Continental Drift theory is?
Alfred Wegener
The upper part of the earth's mantle, along with the crust, is call the?
Lithosphere
In percentages, how many people who live in Churchill rely on polar bear tourism for money?
One half to two thirds
How much salmon is farmed, via aquaculture, around the world each year?
Approximately 70% of all salmon
In which country are the Rocky Mountains located?
In Canada and the United States.
Name THREE things that Canada is famous for (not people)
Maple Syrup, the beaver tail, Niagara Falls, Ice hockey, Banff National Park
Changed rock, it's scientific name is?
Metamorphic rock
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.
Name TWO types of fish that are farmed in Canada
Salmon, Arctic Char, Trout, Tilapia and a few others
Canada is surrounded by oceans, name them.
Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic
Canada's national sport is?
Lacrosse
The theory that the continents are moving apart is called?
Continental Drift
How many tourists visit Churchill every year?
Between 10 and 12 thousand
Which Province in Canada currently produces the most farmed fish?
Nova Scotia (30% of all farmed fish in Canada)
Approximately 10 gallons or 37 litres of water
The rarest and most mysterious landmark in the world is?
The Easter island heads (statues)