Grade 3 Geography Quiz

What are the different types of wetland ecosystems?

• Deserts, tundras, forests, and grasslands

• Mountains, valleys, plateaus, and canyons

• Rivers, lakes, oceans, and streams

• Marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens

How is the Canadian Shield formed?

• Through erosion and sedimentation

• By the impact of a meteorite

• Through volcanic activity and tectonic plate movements

• As a result of glacial activity

Why are the Great Lakes important?

• The Great Lakes are important for their historical significance as a site of many naval battles

• The Great Lakes are important because they are the largest lakes in the world

• The Great Lakes are important for their beautiful scenery and wildlife

• The Great Lakes are important for various reasons such as providing drinking water, supporting transportation and trade, and offering recreational opportunities.

What are the characteristics of the Hudson Bay Lowlands?

• Hilly, arid, and covered with forests

• Mountainous, dry, and covered with sand dunes

• Flat, marshy, and covered with muskeg

• Rocky, snowy, and covered with glaciers

Name one type of wetland ecosystem.

• Tundra

• Swamp

• Mountain

• Desert

What is the main material that makes up the Canadian Shield?

• Sedimentary rocks

• Igneous and metamorphic rocks

• Limestone

• Volcanic ash

How do the Great Lakes benefit the surrounding areas?

• The Great Lakes benefit the surrounding areas by causing flooding and erosion

• The Great Lakes benefit the surrounding areas by providing freshwater for drinking, irrigation, and industry, supporting diverse ecosystems, and offering recreational opportunities.

• The Great Lakes benefit the surrounding areas by decreasing biodiversity

• The Great Lakes benefit the surrounding areas by increasing air pollution

What kind of vegetation is found in the Hudson Bay Lowlands?

• Grasslands and wildflowers

• Tropical rainforest trees and vines

• Mosses, lichens, and shrubs

• Palm trees, cacti, and succulents

How do wetland ecosystems help in maintaining biodiversity?

• By reducing the population of plant and animal species

• By providing habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species

• By causing pollution that harms biodiversity

• By destroying the habitats of many species

What are the major natural resources found in the Canadian Shield?

• Fish and timber

• Oil and natural gas

• Minerals and metals

• Coal and agricultural land