Canada and U.S.

Question 1

shield

Answer 1

the large core of very old rock that lies at the base of each continent

Question 2

glaciers

Answer 2

a large mass of ice found near Earth’s poles (continental glacier) or in a high, cold mountain valley (alpine glacier)

Question 3

Plains

Answer 3

flat or gently rolling areas of land

Question 4

Tundra

Answer 4

very cold winters, cold summers, and little or no rain or snow

Question 5

Subarctic

Answer 5

cold, snowy winters and cool, rainy summers

Question 6

Humid continental

Answer 6

warm, rainy summers and cool, snowy winters

Question 7

Marine west coast

Answer 7

warm summers, cool winters, and rainfall all year

Question 8

Tropical wet and dry

Answer 8

hot all year with rainy and dry seasons

Question 9

Arid

Answer 9

hot and dry all year with very little rain

Question 10

Semiarid

Answer 10

hot, dry summers and cool dry winters

Question 11

Highlands

Answer 11

temperature and precipitation vary with latitude and elevation

Question 12

Temperate grassland

Answer 12

short and tall grasses adapted to cool climates

Question 13

Tundra

Answer 13

treeless plain with grasses, mosses, and scrubs adapted to a cold climate

Question 14

Desert

Answer 14

arid region with a few plants

Question 15

Ice cap

Answer 15

permanent ice and snow; no plant life

Question 16

Coniferous forests

Answer 16

evergreen trees with needles and cones

Question 17

Mixed forests

Answer 17

a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees

Question 18

Tropical grasslands

Answer 18

short tall grasses adapted to cool climate

Question 19

Desert scrub

Answer 19

small trees, bushes, and other plants adapted to a dry climate

Question 20

Chaparral

Answer 20

small trees and bushes adapted to a Mediterranean climate