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Regions of Canada
The Great Lakes
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National Parks
100
Name the 5 regions of Canada.
Atlantic, Pacific, Northern, Prairie, Core
100
Which is the largest of the Great Lakes?
Lake Superior
100
What tells you directions on a map (north, south, east, and west)?
A compass rose
100
What is the line at 0 degrees that splits the northern and southern hemisphere?
The Equator
100
What was the first national Park?
Yellowstone National Park
200
In which region do the people speak mostly English and French?
The Core Region
200
What is point-source pollution? Give an example.
Point-source pollution is pollution that comes from a single place.
200
What do you call the lines that are used to plot absolute location?
Lattitude and Longitude
200
What is the line at 0 degrees that splits the eastern and western hemispheres?
The Prime Meridian
200
What is the main purpose of the national parks?
The main purpose of the national parks is the conservation and preservation of land and animals.
300
Which region do the Inuit people live in?
The Northern Region
300
What is non-point-source pollution? Give an example.
Non-point-source pollution is pollution that comes from more than one place.
300
On a map, what tells you what different symbols or colors represent?
The key or legend
300
In which 2 hemispheres would you find North America?
The Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere
300
Name 2 animals found in Yellowstone National Park.
bison, passenger pigeon, and others.
400
What is the fastest growing region in Canada?
The Prairie Region
400
What is an invasive species? Why is it a bad thing?
An invasive species is a species that is not native to an ecosystem. It is bad because it disrupts the food chain.
400
What is the tool on a map that shows how a unit of distance on the map (such as an inch) relates to actual distance on the surface of the Earth?
The map scale
400
Name the 7 continents.
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Antarctica, and Europe.
400
What was the name of the man who sparked national interest in national parks and what magazine did he use to spread his ideas?
George Grinnell is the man; "Forest and Stream" is the magazine.
500
Which region has a marine west coast climate (cool winters, warm summers, and rainfall year round)?
The Pacific Region
500
What is the problem with an increased population density in the Great Lakes region?
The problem with an increased population density in the Great Lakes region is increased pollution, habitat loss, and a decrease in wetlands.
500
What type of map is used to show landforms and bodies of water?
A physical map
500
Name the 4 major oceans.
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Arctic Ocean
500
Name 4 national parks.
Crater Lake, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, and others