Ch.6 L1 Quiz

What waterway connects the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Lake Ontario?

• Fraser River
• St. Lawrence River
• Ohio River
• Hudson Bay

What massive plateau covers the northern area of Quebec & Ontario?

• Canadian Rockies
• Canadian Shield
• St. Lawrence Lowlands
• Great Lakes

The areas farthest north in Canada have a ____ climate with permanently frozen ground.

• subarctic
• tundra
• marine west coast
• humid continental

Which ocean moderates the temperatures of eastern Canada?

• the Arctic Ocean
• the Atlantic Ocean
• The Pacific Ocean
• the Hudson Bay

Which term describes an area where fish come to feed in huge numbers?

• fishery
• archipelago
• delta
• fishing fleet

What is a group islands that are close together called?

• deciduous
• coniferous
• archipelago
• fishing fleet

How do landforms link the geography of Canada and the United States?

• Landforms shape the physical geography and can act as natural boundaries, influence climate patterns, and affect the distribution of resources.
• Landforms have the same shape and distribution of resources in both Canada and the United States.
• Landforms only affect the climate patterns in Canada and not in the United States.
• Landforms have no impact on the geography of Canada and the United States.

What are the major landforms in Canada?

• Canadian Shield

• Appalachians

• Great Plains

• Pacific Ranges

How are water systems important to the Canadian economy?

• Water systems are a burden on the Canadian economy.
• Water systems only benefit the fishing industry in Canada.
• Water systems support various industries and contribute to tourism and recreational activities.
• Water systems have no impact on the Canadian economy.

What are the bodies of freshwater in Canada?

• St. Lawrence River

• Great Lakes

• Great Bear & Great Slave Lakes