Mountains and Hills
What do we call a smaller, rounded mountain?
A hill.
A lake.
What is the name of the landform that is described as dry, with minimal rain?
Desert.
What is the low area of land found between mountains or hills?
A valley.
What landform has salty water, and covers most of the earth's surface?
The ocean
What is the name of the mountain range that runs through Western Canada?
Rocky Mountains
What is the name of the landform (body of water) that is often long, and connects to an ocean?
A river
What do you call a flat area of land that has been raised higher than the ground around it?
A plateau.
How do rivers make an impact on valleys?
They erode the land over time.
What is the capital city of Canada, and what province or territory is it in?
Ottawa, Ontario
How are mountains formed?
By the movement of the earth's crust folding, or lifting together.
Name one ocean that surrounds Canada. (Bonus point if you can tell us where on a map!)
Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific ocean
What is the difference between a plateau and a mountain?
A plateau is a flat, elevated area. A mountain is often taller, has steep slopes, and a peak.
How are valleys formed?
Rivers erode the land over time.
Name 3 Canadian Geographic regions.
Cordillera, Interior Plains, Arctic, Hudson's Bay Lowlands, Appalachian region, Canadian shield, and Great Lakes/ St. Lawrence lowlands.