Physical Features I
Physical Features II
Location, Climate, where people live, and how it affects trade
Air Pollution and Acid Rain
Extraction of the Canadian Shield
I Triple Dog Dare You! (Triple Points)
200
Which lake is NOT one of the Great Lakes?
A. Lake Superior
B. Lake Ontario
C. Lake Louise
D. Lake Erie
C. Lake Louise
200
Name all of the major bodies of water associated with Canada
Hudson Bay
the Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
St. Lawrence River
200
Which country could be letter A on this pie chart?
the United States
200
A Canadian farmer who lives near Lake Ontario wants to use a new pesticide to protect his crops. The pesticide is absorbed by fish and causes sickness in people who eat contaminated fish. The farmer plans to be very careful and avoid spraying the pesticide near any rivers that feed into Lake Ontario.
Should the farmer be allowed to use the pesticide and explain why?
No, because runoff water and soil will carry the pesticide into Lake Ontario
200
Which of the following is NOT a reason pollution from industries that rely on natural resources from the Canadian Shield is a concern?
A. because of the potential threat to water supplies
B. because of the potential loss of plant and animal life
C. because of the region has a high population density
D. because the region often faces droughts and wildfires
D. because the region often faces droughts and wildfires
200
Name all countries currently involved in NAFTA
There are no countries involved in NAFTA because it does not exist anymore
400
True or False: The shaded province is Quebec
For double points if the answer is False: Name the body of water it does flow into
TRUE
400
What physical feature is shaded in this picture?
the Rocky Mountains
400
British Columbia has a strong tourism industry because...
it has beautiful coastal and mountain scenery
400
Name a few solutions to fixing the acid rain issues in Canada.
- The US and Canada work together to clean up pollution
- passing vehicle emissions
- Asking citizens to use more public transportation
400
True or False: Using lighter machinery to reduce air pollution from exhaust is a way that can limit damage to the environment caused by clear-cutting
FALSE
400
Explain this diagram
1. Emissions and smoke from factories go into the atmosphere
2. The smoke mixes with water molecules in the clouds
3. The clouds will drop acid rain which will harm buildings, statues, etc.
600
What physical feature is shaded in this picture?
The Canadian Shield
600
What physical features are shaded in this picture?
the Great Lakes
600
Explain why people live more in Northern Canada than they do Southern Canada
THEY DON'T. People actually live more in Southern Canada because the climate in Northern Canada is much harsher. It's freeeeeeeeeeezing
600
What has been added to the lakes to help neutralize the effects of acid rain?
LIMES
600
How has economic growth in the Canadian Shield region of Canada caused environmental issues in the country?
Mining in the region has polluted many sources of water
600
True OR False:
Using lighter machinery is a way that the timber industry can limit environmental damage caused by clear-cutting
FALSE
800
In which region on the map is Canada located?
I
800
The Pacific Ocean is which numeral?
II
800
Explain the map in relation to climate and trade (Double points if you get both correct, single if you get just one correct)
Climate: it is warmer in southern Canada than northern Canada
Trade: The US and Canada are strong trading partners
800
What are TWO major contributors to acid rain?
Industrial Activity and Vehicle emissions
800
Which country is Canada selling timber, processed wood to for roughly $15,000,000,000 every year?
the United States of America (USA)
800
Everybody loses 10,000 points
JUST KIDDING. EVERYONE GETS 2400 POINTS
1000
Which body of water is roman numeral I?
Arctic Ocean
1000
TRUE or FALSE: Ships carrying goods from Canada travel on the Atlantic Ocean to trade with Russia
FALSE, the Atlantic Ocean does not go towards Russia. The ocean switches to a different body of water
1000
According to the map, explain where Canadian people mainly live
they live along the border near the United States
1000
Acid rain is a major environmental issue in Canada. What is one major resource burnt that leads to acid rain?
Coal
1000
What effect does the exhaust from mining equipment used in the Canadian Shield have on the environment?
Air quality goes down
1000
Who country has the lowest deforestation rate in the world?
CANADA
1200
Which body of water is roman numeral III?
HUDSON BAY
1200
Which roman numeral is the Atlantic Ocean?
IV
1200
EVERYONE GETS 1200 POINTS
YOU'RE WELCOME
1200
True or False: Loss of Wildlife has NOT contributed to the pollution of the Great Lakes
For double points if the answer is False: state two other reasons it has contributed to pollution of the Great Lakes
FALSE
acid rain
dumping waste
1200
True or False: Canadian timber is often harvested faster than replacement trees can grow.
TRUE
1200
Name all five Great Lakes
H - Huron (III)
0 - Ontario (V)
M - Michigan (II)
E - Erie (IV)
S - Superior (I)