Chapter 6 Test Geography

Front

What is a province?

Back

An administrative unit similar to a state.

Front

What type of land is described as a large area of relatively flat land composed of ancient, hard rock?

Back

Shield

Front

What is an archipelago?

Back

A group of islands

Front

What is a tundra?

Back

A flat, treeless plain with permanently frozen ground.

Front

How many regions is Canada divided into?

Back

Five

Front

Which provinces are included in the Atlantic Provinces?

Back

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador

Front

What is an archipelago?

Back

A group of islands.

Front

Why do most of Canada’s people live in southern Canada?

Back

Because of the harsh climate in the north.

Front

Which ocean brings moderate temperatures to eastern Canada?

Back

Atlantic Ocean

Front

What are the two main reasons the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are important to Canada?

Back

They are used for shipping and have fisheries.