Physiographic Regions

Pick 3 regions that border a Canadian coast (Ocean/body of water).

• Applachian

• Western Cordillera

• Arctic

• Canadian Shield

The region with the largest surface area

• Arctic

• Canadian Shield

• Hudson Bay Lowlands

Select 2 physiographic regions with mountain ranges

• Arctic

• Appalachian

• Hudson Bay Lowlands

• Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands

This region has experienced the most urban development

• Arctic

• Canadian Shield

• Western Cordillera

• Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Lowlands

These regions have small populations

• Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands

• Arctic

• Hudson Bay Lowlands

• Canadian Shield

The western cordillera has some of the oldest rocks on the planet.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The oldest rock on the planet is found in the Canadian Shield. The Appalachian mountains are the youngest mountain chain in Canada.

The interior plains is the most suitable region for farming.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The land is flat and the soil is rich in minerals to help crops thrive.

Select a region that would be appropriate for an organic farm.

• Western Cordillera

• Interior Plains

• Canadian Shield

• Hudson Bay Lowlands

• Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands

Select a region that would be appropriate for mining.

• Western Cordillera

• Arctic

• Canadian Shield

• Hudson Bay Lowlands

• Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands

Select a region that would be appropriate for glacier tourism.

• Appalachian Region

• Arctic

• Canadian Shield

• Hudson Bay Lowlands

• Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands