Exploring Canada's Diverse Biomes

What is the primary characteristic that defines a biome?

• Its elevation

• Its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife

• Its proximity to the ocean

• Its latitude

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Which ocean current helps to keep Canada's East Coast climate moderate?

• The Alaska Current

• The Labrador Current

• The Gulf Stream

• The California Current

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What is the effect of the Pacific Ranges on the climate of Canada's Pacific Coast?

• They create a desert climate

• They force heavy rainfall

• They cause frequent blizzards

• They lead to a tropical climate

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What is the term for the elevation above which trees cannot grow?

• Tundra

• Timberline

• Steppe

• Taiga

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Which climate is found between the Pacific Ranges and the Rockies due to the rain shadow effect?

• Marine west coast

• Semi-arid steppe

• Subarctic

• Tundra

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What type of wind is known to blow down the eastern slopes of the Rockies?

• Monsoon

• Chinook

• Sirocco

• Mistral

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Which type of forest is the boreal forest, also known as taiga, primarily composed of?

• Deciduous trees

• Evergreen trees

• Tropical trees

• Mangrove trees

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What is the climate like in the northern regions of Canada?

• Tropical

• Mediterranean

• Subarctic, tundra, and ice cap

• Desert

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What natural resource is found in the Athabasca Tar Sands?

• Natural gas

• Heavy crude oil

• Coal

• Gold

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Which current flows southward and parallel to British Columbia?

• The Gulf Stream

• The Alaska Current

• The California Current

• The Labrador Current

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