CHP 6 QUIZ 1

What is the Canadian Shield?

• A type of forest found in Canada

• A warm ocean current off the southeastern coast of Canada

• A mountain range in Canada

• A giant core of rock anchoring the continent

Which river flows from the Great Slave Lake to the Arctic Ocean?

• Mackenzie River

• Colorado River

• St. Lawrence River

• Mississippi River

What is the Gulf Stream?

• A warm, northward-flowing ocean current off the southeastern coast of Canada

• A cold, southward-flowing ocean current off the southeastern coast of Canada

• A river in the northern interior of Canada

• A type of wind that blows down the eastern slopes of the Rockies

What is the climate like in the areas between the Pacific Ranges and Rocky Mountains?

• Polar climate

• Semi-arid (steppe) climate

• Desert climate

• Tropical climate

What is found beyond the timberline in Canada?

• Grasslands

• Coniferous forests

• Lichens and mosses

• Permafrost

What is the world's second-largest area of uninterrupted forest?

• Russian forest

• Deciduous forest

• Boreal forest

• Amazon Rainforest

What is the subarctic climate known for?

• High levels of precipitation

• Consistent moderate temperatures throughout the year

• Wide temperature ranges

• Mild winters and hot summers

What are the Athabasca Tar Sands known for?

• Abundant natural gas reserves

• Vast uranium mines

• Large deposits of heavy crude oil

• Rich in coal deposits

What resource is vital in Canada and once covered much of the country?

• Fisheries

• Oil

• Gold

• Timber

What are the coastal Atlantic and Pacific waters important for?

• Fisheries

• Forestry

• Mining

• Farming