Physical Geography of Canada

Which physical feature runs through both Canada and the US?

• Rocky Mountains

• Canadian Shield

• Quebec

• Hudson Bay

What water feature is shared with the US and Canada?

• Hudson Bay

• St. Lawrence River

• Arctic Ocean

• Great Lakes

Which water feature does the Canadian Shield wrap around?

• Hudson Bay

• St. Lawrence River

• Arctic Ocean

• Great Lakes

Where do you find most of the natural resources in Canada?

• near the U.S. border

• near the Canadian Shield

• near the Yukon Territory

Rivers and lakes are an important natural resource in Canada.

• true

• false

Southeastern Canada has a ___________________ climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters.

• arctic

• humid continental

• temperate

Western or Pacific Canada has a ________________ climate with cool summers and warm, rainy winters.

• arctic

• humid continental

• temperate

Which mountain range is located in western Canada and extends into the United States?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade Range

What is the largest island in Canada?

• Vancouver Island

• Baffin Island

• Prince Edward Island

• Newfoundland

Which Canadian province is known for having over 100,000 lakes?

• Alberta

• Ontario

• Quebec

• Manitoba