Political Divisions
Name all provinces and territories of Canada.
BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PEI, YT, NT, NU
What are the names of the physiographic regions we studied in class?
(Western) Cordillera, Interior Plains, Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Lowlands, Arctic/North, Appalachian/Atlantic, Canadian Shield
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at any time and place.
Climate is the average of weather conditions for a certain place taken over many years.
Who is the current Prime Minister?
Mark Carney
What 3 oceans border Canada?
Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific
Which region is known as the "breadbasket" of Canada?
Interior Plains
Explain how latitude affects climate.
Places closer to the North and South Poles experience colder temperatures than those near the equator due to the curvature of Earth. This is due to the energy being spread over a larger area.
What is the tallest mountain in Canada?
Mount Logan
Which city is the most populated?
Toronto, ON
Which region is home to a large portion of Canada's population, productive farmland, and rich soil?
Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Lowlands
Explain how landforms and elevation affect climate (Hint: rain shadow region).
Landforms, such as mountains, affect the amount of precipitation regions receive. For example, Canada's west coast receives more precipitation compared to the prairies because mountain ranges act as barriers to the movement of air masses.
Elevation also impacts temperatures. As air rises it expands (less air pressure), and as it expands it cools. Therefore, the higher the elevation, the cooler the temperature.
Name the 5 major political parties in Canada.
(Progressive) Conservative, NDP, Liberal, Bloc Quebecoise, Green Party
What were the first 4 provinces of Canada upon Confederation?
QC, ON, NB, NS
In which region is the Fraser River located?
Cordillera
Explain the differences between continental and maritime (marine) climates. Give specific examples to explain your ideas.
Continental - Climate type that develops away from large water bodies. Regions with this climate experience large temperature ranges and low precipitation levels. Ex. Wpg, Mb
Maritime - Climate type that is influenced by closeness to a large water body. Regions with this climate experience small temperature ranges and high precipitation levels. Ex. Halifax, NS
Who is the current Governor General?
Mary Simon
Over how many km does Canada stretch, both East to West and North to South?
It stretches over 5,500 km from East to West, and 4,600 km North to South.
Which region is the largest?
How old is it? Be as specific as possible.
Canadian Shield
3.96 billion years old
Explain the ways in which air masses impact climate.
An air mass originating over water contains moisture, which leads to high levels of precipitation.
Air masses that originate over land lack this moisture, and as a result, little to no precipitation is present.
What is the current population of Manitoba?
Approx. 1.5 million