Climate
What are the average Winter and Summer temperatures in the Atlantic?
-2C for the Winter and 15C for Summer
Name 3 types of minerals in The Arctic
Zinc, Lead and Silver
Name 3 Bodies of water in the Arctic
Atlantic ocean, Baffin bay and Hudson bay
Name an animals of the atlantic
Puffins
Name 3 trees you will find in The Great Lakes.
Oak , Pine , Beech, Spruce and Maple
If you ever visit Montreal or Toronto you will be surprised by how moist and warm the air feels why is that so?
This moisture is caused by the nearby rivers and the Great Lakes.
What animal is hunted the most in the Arctic and why?
The seal is hunted most because their meat is not only nutritious but their fur is used to create clothing that can keep people warm
Why is the Atlantic no longer a mountainous region?
Over time natural processes such as glaciation and erosion wore down the mountains
Name five animals in the Atlantic
Whales, lobster,red foxes Woodland caribou sand pipers
Name some shrubs you could find in the Atlantic
Blueberry & Pin cherry
Why are some places in the Arctic called a desert?
Because rain and snow do not regularly fall in those places then the rest of the other places
Why do the Iqaluit peoples use Amazon.ca?
They use it to order the goods they need instead of buying them for triple the price in the market.
What type of soil is the most common in the Atlantic?
Red soil
Name one species of fish you can definitely find in the The Great Lakes.
Tuna or Salmon
What are some things you will find growing the soil of The Great Lakes?
Some things you may find are berries, apples tomatoes and much more!!
Why is it important to wear sunscreen in the Arctic?
Because all the sun reflecting off the ice and snow can be dangerous for your skin
Why is fish such an important resource to the Atlantic?
Fish had been around them since the 1400s - 1950s and are very rich in nutrients. In 1992 fishing was sadly banned to let the population grow once more :((
When you are describing land and use the word arable what does that mean?
Arable means the land can be ploughed and used to grow crops and start farms.
Name 5 animals you can find in The Great Lakes
Fish, Red squirrels, Cardinals, Wrens , Lynx and moose
Name all the types of trees you will end up finding in the Atlantic
Red spruce, Maple , Yellow birch and Balsam fir also including white birch trees and white spruce.
How long can one summer day last in The Arctic?
Up to 24 hours of sunlight
What is a group of islands called??
An Archipelago. :3
What is it called when a river meets a sea?
An estuary.
Name all example animals you will find/see in the Arctic.
Polar bears, The Arctic fox, Caribou, Seals Musk- ox and more
What is permafrost?
When the ground is frozen all year preventing crops and fruits and vegetables to grow.