Chapter 6 Review Geography

What is a province?

• A group of islands

• An administrative unit similar to a state

• A flat, treeless plain with permanently frozen ground

• An area where fish come to feed in huge numbers

What type of land is described as a large area of relatively flat land composed of ancient, hard rock?

• Tundra

• Archipelago

• Shield

• Fishery

What is an archipelago?

• A flat, treeless plain with permanently frozen ground

• A group of islands

• An administrative unit similar to a state

• An area where fish come to feed in huge numbers

What is a tundra?

• A group of islands

• An area where fish come to feed in huge numbers

• A flat, treeless plain with permanently frozen ground

• An administrative unit similar to a state

How many regions is Canada divided into?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Which provinces are included in the Atlantic Provinces?

• Quebec and Ontario

• Manitoba and Saskatchewan

• Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador

• British Columbia and Alberta

What is an archipelago?

• A large desert area.

• A group of islands.

• A single large island.

• A mountain range.

Why do most of Canada’s people live in southern Canada?

• Because of the harsh climate in the north.

• Due to the abundance of deserts in the south.

• Because the south is mostly uninhabitable.

• Due to the lack of resources in the south.

Which ocean brings moderate temperatures to eastern Canada?

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What are the two main reasons the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are important to Canada?

• They provide fresh water and energy resources.

• They are used for shipping and have fisheries.

• They are tourist attractions and have warm climates.

• They are sources of minerals and oil.