Canadian Geography 1202
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1.
Which of the following CLIMATE regions is characterized by:
* Largest regions with continental climate, located mostly interior
* winter, cold & 6 months + & Summer is short, cool
* Precipitation mostly in summer & mostly convectional
A. Arctic
C. Mountain
B. Boreal
D. Prairie
2.
Which Canadian province or territory contains the MOST ecosystems?
A.
Yukon
B.
Ontario
C. British Columbia
D. Quebec
3.
Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of the East Coast
Climate Region?
A. large temperature ranges
B. maritime climate, nearness o the ocean
C. winters not too cold, nor summers very hot
D. > 1000 mm precipitation
4.
Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of the Prairie Climate
Region?
A. Experiences continental climate
B. Climate is rather dry, little precipitation that occurs is during summer.
C. Large temperature ranges
D. Winter, cold & 6 months + & Summer is short, cool
5.
Which province does not have a tree line?
A.
British Columbia
B.
Ontario
C. Newfoundland Labrador
D. Manitoba
6.
Which of the following CLIMATE regions is characterized by:
* Variety of climate condition experienced caused by differences in elevation.
* Windward slopes receive precipitation
* Leeward slopes are dry (rain shadow)
A. Boreal
B. Mountain
C. West Coast
D. Arctic
7.
Which of the following vegetation regions would you most likely find cactus in Canada?
A.
Broad leaved forest
B.
Parkland
C. Grassland
D. Tundra

8.
Which vegetation region (ecosystem) is found primarily in the Arctic climate region?
A.
Cordilleran Forest
B.
Grassland / Parkland
C.
Mixed Forest / Broad leaved forest
D.
Tundra
9.
Which of the following vegetation regions is found in most of Newfoundland
Labrador?
A.
Cordilleran Forest
B.
Acadian Forest
C. Mixed Forest
D. Boreal Forest
10.
Which vegetation region (ecosystem) is found primarily in the Mountain climate region?
A.
Cordilleran Forest
B.
Grassland / Parkland
C.
Mixed Forest / Broad leaved forest
D.
Tundra
11.
Which of the following vegetation regions is found in most southerly in
Canada?
A.
Cordilleran Forest
B.
Broad leaved forest
C. Grassland
D. Boreal Forest
12.
Which vegetation region (ecosystem) is found primarily in the East Coast climate region?
A.
Cordilleran Forest
B.
Grassland / Parkland
C.
Mixed Forest / Broad leaved forest
D.
Acadian Forest / Boreal Forest
13.
Which of the following ecosystems or vegetation regions appears immediately below the tree line?
A.
Cordilleran Forest
B.
Broad leaved forest
C. Grassland
D. Boreal Forest
14.
Which of the following ecosystems or vegetation regions would be the driest?
A.
Cordilleran Forest C. Grassland
B.
Broad leaved forest D. Boreal Forest
15.
Which vegetation region (ecosystem) is found primarily in the Southeastern climate region?
A.
Cordilleran Forest
B.
Grassland / Parkland
C.
Mixed Forest / Broad leaved forest
D.
Acadian Forest / Boreal Forest

16.
Which of the following ecosystems or vegetation regions would NOT be a transition zone between other ecosystems or vegetation regions?
A.
Parkland C. Grassland
B.
Mixed Forest D. Acadian Forest
17.
Which vegetation region (ecosystem) is found primarily in the Prairie climate region?
A.
West Coast Forest
B.
Grassland / Parkland
C.
Mixed Forest / Broad leaved forest
D.
Acadian Forest / Boreal Forest
18.
Which of the following vegetation regions would have the largest trees found in Canada?
A.
Cordilleran Forest
B.
Acadian Forest
C. West Coast Forest
D. Boreal Forest
19.
Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of the Prairie Climate
Region?
A. Climate is rather dry, the little precipitation that does occur, occurs during summer.
B. Affected by both the Atlantic Ocean and Great Lakes
C. Experiences mostly continental climate but maritime climates experienced in some areas
D. Winter is cool-cold and summer is warm – hot.
20.
Which of the following vegetation regions would you most likely find the worst soil or frozen soil in Canada?
A.
Broad leaved forest
B.
Parkland
C. Grassland
D. Tundra
21.
Which of the following CLIMATE regions is characterized by:
*small amount of precipitation (< 350mm)
* Very long winters (10 months) & short, cold summers
* too cold for trees
A. Boreal
B. Mountain
C. East Coast
D. Arctic
22.
Which Canadian province or Territory consists mainly of the tundra ecosystem?
A.
Yukon
B.
Northwest Territories
C. Nunavut
D. Quebec

23.
Which of the following CLIMATE regions is characterized by:
* Maritime climate
* Mild winter temperatures, above freezing
Natural Vegetation
(1)
* Cooler summers
A. Southeastern
B. West Coast
C. Boreal
D. Prairie
24.
Define the term “Natural Vegetation”, Tree line and permafrost.
Plants that would normally or “naturally” grow in an area without human interference.
Tree line (1)
Permafrost (1)
The point above which trees will not grow because climate and soil conditions are NOT suitable
Ground that remains frozen or only a thin top layer thaws during summer.
25.
There are two types of trees; broad-leaved trees and needle-leaved trees. a.
Describe each type and give examples of each.
Type of Trees Examples
Broad-leaved trees
(1.5)
Description
Deciduous trees that loose their leaves in winter
Maple, birch, aspen, oak
Needle-leaved trees
(1.5)
Needles instead of leaves, remain on all year round…less transpiration b. Which type is able to survive the harshest climate? Why? (1)
Pine, fir, spruce
Needle-leaved trees, less surface area for transpiration and shape so that snow falls off during winter.
26.
Answer question 3 a - e, page 86 (Text) (1 each)
Question # 3 Answer
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C
D
E iii - Southern Ontario i – Parkland iii – small bushes, flowers, mosses and lichens ii – pulp & paper and lumber iii – largest trees found in the broad-leaved forest in Canada