Geography & Climate
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather = short-term; Climate = long-term patterns
Name two of the seven landform regions in Canada.
Western Cordillera, Interior Plains, Canadian Shield, Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands, Appalachian Region, Hudson Bay–Arctic Lowlands, Innuitian Mountains
What are tectonic plates?
Giant pieces of Earth’s crust that move slowly over molten rock
Who fought for control of Canada in Episode 1?
The British and the French
What was Episode 2 mainly about?
The race for natural resources (fur, fish, timber, land)
Name one way climate affects how people live in Canada.
Affects housing, clothing, food, or jobs (any LOGICAL answer)
Which landform region covers most of central Canada and has lots of flat land for farming?
The Interior Plains
Name the three main types of plate movement.
Divergent, Convergent, Transform
What was the outcome of that conflict of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
Britain won and took control of Canada
Who were the rival companies competing for trade and trade routes?
Hudson Bay Company & North West Company
Which Canadian region has a mild, rainy climate?
The West Coast (Vancouver)
What is the name of the large rocky region that covers half of Canada and has many lakes?
The Canadian Shield
What’s the difference between weathering, erosion, and deposition?
Weathering breaks down; Erosion moves; Deposition drops materials (where it ends up)
How were Indigenous peoples represented in Episode 1?
Often misrepresented or ignored; their perspectives were missing
What does "hidden treasure" represent?
Canada's natural resources
Why did the Inuit develop specific tools and housing like igloos?
To adapt to the Arctic’s extreme cold and environment
Which landform region has tall mountains like the Rockies and is found in British Columbia?
The Western Cordillera
Give one real-world example of weathering in Canada.
Potholes, cracks in sidewalks, or rusting bridges
How did geography influence early settlement and conflict in Episode 1?
Rivers, coasts, and forts were key to trade and military strategy
Which character established a business selling lumbar to the British?
William Hazen
How has climate helped shape Canadian identity over time?
Harsh environments built resilience, cooperation, and connection to nature
Which landform region is found in southern Ontario and Quebec and has fertile soil and many people living there?
The Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands
How do tectonic activity and erosion together shape Canada’s landscape?
Plates form mountains; erosion and deposition wear and reshape them over time
If you could change Episode 1, what Indigenous perspective would you add?
(Open-ended — examples: cultural resilience, land stewardship, alliances)
Who invented the Canadian wood stove?
Matthew Bell