Getting to know Ecozones
How many Ecozones are there in Canada overall?
20
Mountainous region on the west coast
Includes the Rocky Mountains and Coast Mountains
Rich in natural resources like minerals and timber
Western Cordillera (kor-dee-eh-ruh)
If it is 10am in PEI what time is it in Kingston, Ontario?
9am
Ontario (Eastern Time Zone) is an hour behind PEI
Is Canada the largest country in the world?
No, Canada is the second largest country.
Russia is bigger.
What type of Ecozones would include ecosystems such as coastal areas and coral reef? How many of these types of Ecozones are there in Canada?
Marine Ecozones
There are 5 Marine Ecozones in Canada
Low-lying region surrounding Hudson Bay
Characterized by wetlands and muskeg (similar to a bog)
Important for wildlife habitat and biodiversity
Hudson Bay Lowlands
If it is 9:30pm in PEI, what time is it Newfoundland?
10pm
Newfoundland Time Zone is 30 min ahead from PEI
What landform region is PEI part of?
Appalachian (a-pud-la-chn) Region
What type of Ecozones would include ecosystems such as Forests and Grasslands? How many of these types of Ecozones are there in Canada?
Terrestrial Ecozones
There are 15 Terrestrial Ecozones in Canada
Northernmost region, covered by tundra
Harsh climate with cold temperatures
Usually covered by layer of permafrost
Home to unique flora (plant life) and fauna (animal life)
Arctic Region
If it is 4pm in New Brunswick, what time is it in Calgary, Alberta?
1pm
Alberta (Mountain Time Zone) is 3 hours behind New Brunswick (Atlantic Time Zone)
What is the name of the famous Canadian who came up with the idea of time zones?
Sir Sandford Fleming
Are Ecozones, Ecoregions, and Ecosystems the same thing?
No! They are related, but not the same thing!
Ecozones are the largest category
Ecoregions are middle category
Ecosystems are smallest category
Vast, flat region between the Cordillera and Canadian Shield
Fertile soil, suitable for agriculture
Major agricultural activities and oil production
Interior Plains
If it is 1pm in the Pacific Time Zone, what time in the Atlantic Time Zone?
5pm
The Pacific Time Zone (BC) is 4 hours behind the Atlantic Time Zone (PEI)
What is the name of the famous Canadian who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What is the Ecozone that Prince Edward Island belongs to?
PEI is part of the Atlantic Maritime Ecozone.
Eastern mountain range stretching into Canada
Older and more eroded compared to the Western Cordillera
Diverse ecosystems and significant for forestry
Appalachian (a-pud-la-chn) Region
If it 6am in Montreal, Quebec, what time is it in Edmonton, Alberta?
4am
Edmonton (Mountain Time Zone) is 2 hours behind Quebec (Eastern Time Zone?
What percentage of Earth's freshwater supply is found in Canada?
Over 20% of the Earth's freshwater supply is in Canada
Is the Atlantic Maritime Ecozone considered a Terrestrial or Marine Ecozone?
Atlantic Maritime is a Terrestrial Ecozone
Remember: all Marine Ecozones have "Marine" as part of the name
Southernmost region with the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
Highly populated and economically significant
Fertile soil, agriculture, and major urban centers
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands
If it is 2pm in Quebec, what time is it in the Eastern Time Zone?
2pm
Quebec is in the Eastern Time Zone
This simple phrase is used to remember which way to adjust the clocks during Daylight Savings Time (DST) changes.
"Spring forward, fall back"
Clocks go forward an hour in the Spring
Clocks are turned back an hour in the Fall
What are the 7 main parts of an Ecozone?
1. Climate
2. Plants / Vegetation
3. Soil
4. Landforms
5. Water Bodies
6. Wildlife
7. Human Activities
Largest and oldest landform region
Rocky and rugged terrain with numerous lakes and rivers
Abundance of minerals and forests
Canadian Shield
Does Canada participate in Daylight Savings Time?
Yes, most of Canada participates in Daylight Savings Time.
Most of Saskatchewan and some parts of British Columbia, Alberta, and Nunavut do not participate.
What is the name of the famous Canadian who coined the phrase "the medium is the message"?
Marshall McLuhan