Canada Vocabulary

Where is Canada's ecumene?

• In the north

• In the central region of the country

• In the northwest

• Along the border of the United States

Along the border of the United States where most of the population lives, the climate is

• Tundra

• Humid Continental

• Subarctic

• Semiarid

Why does 80% of Canada's population live in urban areas?

• The climate

• Vegetation

• Jobs/Economic Activity

• Physical Features

1. What is a region?

• a. An area with similar characteristics
• b. A type of climate
• c. A form of government
• d. A kind of natural resource

2. Which climate type is known for cool, wet winters and warm summers?

• a. Desert
• b. Marine West Coast
• c. Subarctic
• d. Semiarid

3. What does the term "semiarid" describe?

• a. An area with no rainfall
• b. An area with high rainfall
• c. An area with light rainfall
• d. An area with heavy snowfall

4. What is the subarctic climate characterized by?

• a. Extremely hot temperatures
• b. Mild and wet conditions
• c. Cold, snowy winters and mild summers
• d. Hot and dry conditions

5. What kind of power is generated by using water?

• a. Solar power
• b. Wind power
• c. Hydroelectric power
• d. Geothermal power

6. Which climate type has four distinct seasons, including cold winters and hot summers?

• a. Marine West Coast
• b. Humid Continental
• c. Desert
• d. Tundra

7. What defines a desert climate?

• a. High humidity and heavy rainfall
• b. Low humidity and little rainfall
• c. Mild summers and wet winters
• d. Cold and snowy conditions