Canada's Geographic Regions

Question 1

How would you describe Canada’s geography?

Answer 1

Canada has a diverse climate: most parts of Canada have cold winters and warm summers but some parts are very cold year round.Canada has a diverse landscape: mountains, Plains, forests, tundra.

Question 2

What region of Canada do most people live in?

Answer 2

The Southern region, close to the United States border.

Question 3

What are some of Canada’s largest natural resources?

Answer 3

• Timber
• Fossil fuels (oil)
• Minerals
• Agriculture (farming)
• Fishing

Question 4

What is geography?

Answer 4

Geography is the study of physical features of the earth and its atmosphere and human activities as it affects the earth. It includes:
- Population
- Land use
- Use of resources
- Industries

Question 5

What is the name of the geographic region shown in red?

Answer 5

Cordillera Region

Question 6

What is the name of the geographic region shown in orange?

Answer 6

Interior Plains Region

Question 7

What is the name of the geographic region shown in yellow?

Answer 7

Canadian Shield Region

Question 8

What is the name of the geographic region shown in green?

Answer 8

Arctic Region

Question 9

What is the name of the geographic region shown in purple?

Answer 9

Atlantic Region

Question 10

What is the name of the geographic region shown in blue?

Answer 10

Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Region