Natural Vegetation and Soil Quiz

Which factor primarily influences the type of vegetation in a region?

• Human activity

• Animal population

• Climate

• Soil type

Which natural vegetation region is the largest in Canada?

• Deciduous Forest

• Boreal and Taiga Forest

• Grassland

• West Coast Forest

Which natural vegetation region is found in the southern part of Canada?

• Tundra

• Deciduous Forest

• Boreal and Taiga Forest

• Cordillera Vegetation

Who typically harvests the trees in the boreal forest?

• Farmers

• Construction Companies

• Pulp and Paper and Lumbering Companies

• Mining Companies

Why do only small parts of the deciduous forest remain?

• Due to natural disasters

• Because of farming and urban developments

• Because of climate change

• Due to animal overpopulation

Which region is known for its mountainous terrain and diverse plant life?

• Cordillera Vegetation

• Tundra

• Mixed Forest

• Deciduous Forest

Why is the soil in the Boreal and Taiga Forest unsuitable for agriculture?

• It is too sandy.

• It is too rocky.

• It is infertile and highly acidic.

• It is too wet.

What type of forest is found on the west coast of Canada?

• Deciduous Forest

• Boreal and Taiga Forest

• West Coast Forest

• Grassland

What types of plants grow close to the ground in the Tundra?

• Tall trees and ferns

• Small shrubs, mosses, and lichen

• Cacti and succulents

• Vines and creepers

Why can coniferous trees withstand harsh northern conditions?

• They can extract nutrients from the poor soil with their roots.

• They have broad leaves to capture more sunlight.

• They grow rapidly to outcompete other plants.

• They have shallow roots to absorb surface water.