Section Review 6.1

How many physical regions does Canada have?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Three

What does "Cordillera" mean?

• A chain of lakes

• A chain of mountains

• A chain of rivers

• A chain of valleys

Which of the following is NOT a region of Canada?

• Canadian Shield

• Hudson Bay Lowlands

• Rocky Mountains

• Interior Plains

How many provinces does Canada have?

• Seven

• Ten

• Three

• Five

What is the dominant physical feature of Canada?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Plains

• The Canadian Shield

• The Appalachian Mountains

Which provinces are shown in the map related to oil sands in the northern plains?

• Alberta and Manitoba

• Alberta and Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan and Manitoba

• British Columbia and Alberta

What percentage of the world's fresh water does Canada hold?

• 10 percent

• 15 percent

• 20 percent

• 25 percent

Which of the following is one of the seven wonders of Canada?

• Niagara Falls

• The Bay of Fundy

• Lake Ontario

• The Rocky Mountains

What geographical feature in Canada has thousands of lakes?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Plains

• The Canadian Shield

• The Arctic Archipelago

Which type of water body dominates the west of Canada?

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Oceans

• Ponds