GEO 421
Unit 3 - Canada’s Ecozones
Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________
Students will be expected to:
- Explain internal and external physical forces that impact Canada’s landscape
- Identify components of ecozones
- Assess regional diversity by comparing at least two different ecozones within Canada
Unit 3: Physical Connections: Canada’s Ecozones
Total: _________50 PTS + Clarity+Organization+Creativity _______/10 = _______/60 pts
In group of two or three (NOT more!), find the most clear, organized and creative way to
explain with precision the followings. You have 5 classes to work on it. Presentations will start
on the 6th class.
1. What are the 15 terrestrial ecozones in Canada? (names and images); (5 pts)
2. What is the difference between : (9 pts)
a. An ecosystem;
b. An ecozone;
c. An ecoregion.
3. Choose one of Canada’s ecozones and share the following information (28 pts)
a. The name (1 pt)
b. Where is it located in Canada? (ex. NWW of the country?) (2 pts)
c. What provinces or territories are part of that ecozone? (4 pts)
d. Describe the ecoregions (the landform region) included in that area. (6 pts)
e. What kind of trees are found there? (4 pts)
f.
Give as much details as you can about the main climate in this ecozone.(4 pts)
g. What animals (mammals, birds, etc.) live there? (4 pts)
h. What are the national parks found in this ecozone? (3 pts)
GEO 421
Unit 3 - Canada’s Ecozones
Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________
4. There are 8 World ecozones. What is the connection between the Nearctic and the
Palearctic? (8 pts)
World ecozones: (4 pts.)
a.
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f.
g.
h.
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Nearctic * Palearctic: (4 pts)
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Here are some useful websites (among MANY others!):
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Parks Canada:
o http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/itm2-crp-trc/htm/ecozone_e.asp#no4
Wikipedia:
o http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrestrial_ecozone
Atlas of Canada:
o http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/environment/ecology/framework/terrestrial
ecozones
Best of Luck and HAVE FUN!!