Interior Plains
What is the climate like in the Arctic Lands?
Very cold with long winters and short summers
Name one major river found in the Interior Plains
The Saskatchewan River.
How does the Canadian Shield affect the population?
It has fewer people living there due to the rugged landscape.
Name one animal that lives in the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
The polar bear. Caribou. Moose. Black bears. Beavers. Red Fox. Hares. lynx. Seals. Whales. Walruses.
Name an activity people enjoy in the Cordillera region because of the landscape.
Skiing or hiking.
Which two lakes are part of the Great Lakes?
Lake Erie, Lake Ontario
What are the main natural resources found in the Interior Plains?
Oil, natural gas, and agriculture.
What type of trees grow in the Canadian Shield?
Coniferous trees like spruce and pine.
What type of vegetation is found in the Hudson Bay Lowlands?
Grasses and shrubs.
What natural resource is commonly found in the Appalachian region?
Coal
What type of vegetation is found in the Arctic LowLands?
Mosses and lichens.
Describe the climate of the Interior Plains.
It has cold winters and warm summers, with less rainfall.
What mineral resources are mined from the Canadian Shield?
Gold, nickel, and copper.
How does the water in the Hudson Bay Lowlands impact the ecosystem?
It supports diverse wildlife and plant life.
What types of trees are found in the Cordillera?
Coniferous trees like cedar and fir.
How do the Inuit people adapt to life in the Arctic Lands?
They use traditional knowledge and skills for hunting and shelter.
Which provinces in Canada are part of the Interior Plains?
Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Explain how glaciers shaped the Canadian Shield.
Glaciers carved out valleys and created lakes.
Which Canadian province has the most Hudson Bay Lowlands?
Ontario.
How has the Cordillera influenced human settlement?
It affects transportation routes and where people live.
Describe the climate of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands.
It has warm summers and cold winters, with moderate rainfall.