Chapter 5: Interior Plain Region

Who was the explorer and mapmaker that traveled west after exploring the Canadian Shield in the late 1700s?

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• David Thompson

• Alexander Mackenzie

What is suggested about agriculture in the Interior Plains by the text?

• It is challenging due to poor soil

• It will succeed due to rich and deep soil

• It is not possible due to the cold climate

• It is limited to red deer farming

Which large region in Canada covers parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, as well as parts of the Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory?

• The Coastal Plains

• The Interior Plains

• The Appalachian Region

• The Great Lakes Region

Which First Nations are noted as having always lived in the Interior Plains?

• The Inuit, the Haida, and the Mi'kmaq

• The Blackfoot, the Cree, and the Dene

• The Mohawk, the Anishinaabe, and the Salish

• The Nisga'a, the Tlingit, and the Tsilhqot'in

What led to the growth of communities throughout the Interior Plains region?

• The discovery of precious metals

• The establishment of national parks

• Natural resources such as coal, oil, gas, and forests

• The development of the fishing industry

What are some of the natural resources found in the Interior Plains?

• Gold, silver, diamonds, and water

• Oil, natural gas, coal, and forests

• Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, and minerals

• Wildlife, fish, geothermal energy, and rivers

Which severe weather conditions are often experienced in the Interior Plains?

• Droughts, flooding, tornadoes, hail, dust storms, blizzards, and ice storms

• Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and landslides

• Heatwaves, cold snaps, thunderstorms, and lightning

• Hurricanes, cyclones, monsoons, and typhoons

What was one of the reasons that many settlers, including farmers, came to the Plains in the late 1800s?

• The discovery of precious metals

• The completion of the railway

• The promise of free land

• The gold rush

Which industries are people in the Interior Plains involved in besides farming?

• Technology, finance, tourism, and sports

• Government, manufacturing, medicine, and education

• Entertainment, real estate, shipping, and mining

• Aerospace, telecommunications, retail, and automotive

What was the significance of bison for the Plains Cree, Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai who lived in the grasslands?

• Bison were only used for their meat.

• Bison were hunted for food, clothing, and other items.

• Bison were considered sacred and not hunted.

• Bison were used for transportation.