Landform Regions in Canada Quiz

How many distinct landform regions are there in Canada?

• Five

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

Which of the following is a feature of the Canadian Shield?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Lowlands

• Shield

Which regions do the Interior Plains cover in Canada?

• Southern parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan

• Northern parts of Quebec and Ontario

• Eastern parts of British Columbia

• Central parts of Newfoundland

What geological process has shaped the Interior Plains?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Differential erosion

• Glacial movement

What separates the Alberta Plain from the Saskatchewan Plain?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Missouri Coteau

• The Great Lakes

• The Canadian Shield

What is the Canadian Shield known as in terms of geography?

• The geographic foundation of Canada

• The highest mountain in Canada

• The largest desert in Canada

• The longest river in Canada

What type of rocks make up the Canadian Shield?

• Sedimentary and volcanic

• Metamorphic and igneous

• Sedimentary and igneous

• Volcanic and metamorphic

What is the current landscape of the Canadian Shield?

• High mountains with sharp peaks

• Flat with rounded rocky hills

• Deep valleys and canyons

• Sandy deserts

What type of geological formations are common in the Canadian Shield?

• Rocky Outcrops

• Sand Dunes

• Volcanic Islands

• Coral Atolls

Which lake is the Oak Ridges Moraine parallel to?

• Lake Erie

• Lake Huron

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Superior