Unit 3 Vocab World Geography

What is the definition of 'Timberline'?

• A line marking the upper limit of tree growth in mountains or northern latitudes.

• A type of tree commonly found in Canada.

• A method of logging used in the timber industry.

• A type of forest ecosystem.

What is the definition of 'Chinook'?

• A type of fish commonly found in Canadian rivers.

• A method of fishing used by Indigenous peoples.

• A type of tree commonly found in Canada.

• A warm wind that blows down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

What is the definition of 'Tar Sands'?

• A type of oil deposit found in Canada that requires specialized extraction methods.

• A type of sand used in construction.

• A method of extracting oil from underground deposits using steam.

• A type of oil spill that occurs in marine environments.

What is the definition of 'Fishery'?

• The study of fish and their habitats.

• An area where fish are caught for commercial purposes.

• A type of boat used for fishing in coastal waters.

• A type of fishing net used in deep-sea fishing.

What is the definition of 'Overfishing'?

• A type of fishing gear used to catch bottom-dwelling fish.

• The process of preserving fish for long periods of time.

• The practice of catching fish faster than they can reproduce, leading to a decline in fish populations.

• A fishing technique that uses explosives to catch fish.

What is the definition of 'Period'?

• A punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.

• A type of rock formation found in geological layers.

• A length of time characterized by particular events or conditions.

• A unit of time in a school schedule.

What is the definition of 'Aquaculture'?

• The process of purifying water for human consumption.

• A type of boat used for underwater exploration.

• The practice of cultivating fish or aquatic plants for food or other purposes.

• The study of water and its properties.

What is the definition of 'Inuit'?

• The Indigenous people of the Arctic regions of Canada.

• A type of traditional Indigenous dwelling.

• A type of fish commonly found in Arctic waters.

• A type of traditional Indigenous food preparation.

What is the definition of 'First Nations'?

• The first European settlers in Canada.

• The Indigenous peoples of Canada who are not Inuit or Métis.

• The first provinces established in Canada.

• The first nations to sign treaties with the Canadian government.

What is the definition of 'Dominion'?

• A territory controlled by a foreign power.

• A type of government system.

• A term used to describe Canada's status as a self-governing colony within the British Empire.

• The highest rank in the Canadian military.