Chapter 3 & 4: Interior Planes and the Canadian Shield Region Flashcards
Which 7 provinces are a part of the Canadian Shield?
Manitoba, Ontario, Nunavet, Quebec, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan
Which 5 provinces are a part of the interior planes?
Yukon, North Territories, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan
What is a prairie?
a large and flat land that has grassy hills such as the foothills
The interior planes were originally known for…?
Its farming communities
What kind of forest is typically found in the interior planes?
Boreal Forest
What did the First Nations, Metis and Europeans use the rivers in the interior planes for?
Transportation
What three things are considered to be called “fossil fuels”
Oil, coal, gas
Which region is the best place to find fossil fuels?
Interior Planes
Why do people not farm as much anymore?
Because technology has replaced agricultural jobs, reducing labour
List at least three of the reasons why living in the Canadian Shield is advantageous?
It is good for fishing because of the abundance of water, there are a lot of jobs in the maple and forest industries, eco tourism…
Samuel Hearne was interested in…?
Mapping the Coppermine River
Why was Samuel Hearne’s map so significant for other people?
He drew the map by hand, which allowed future generations to also explore the Coppermine River
What is longitude?
Imaginary lines that run vertically, north and south of the equator
What is latitude?
The horizontal lines that run west to east on the earth
What makes building roads and putting in pipes in the Canadian Shield difficult?
the ground in made of rock
How are the millions of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in the region created?
Glaciers melt into craters and gouges in the ground which overtime forms bodies of water
What are some examples of bodies of water?
Rivers, oceans, lakes, and ponds
What is the largest region in Canada?
The Canadian Shield
What are bodies of water used for?(4)
Travelling, fishing, trade and transportation of goods
How does climate shape the way of life for Metis people in the Canadian Shield region?(3)
In the winter they make mitts and moccasins. In the spring, the hunting and harvesting is better. The growing season however is very short so farming is non existent in the region.
What is the power source for hydroelectric power?
Water
What is a great benefit to hydroelectric power?
It is better for the environment because it is reusable!
What makes the Canadian Shield unique?
its vast exposed area of ancient rocks
What is a plateau?
a high, flat area that is surrounded by mountains or cliffs
What region is known as the storehouse?
The Canadian Shield because of its wealth of natural resources
What is a wetland?
an area of wet marsh
What is the benefit of wetlands?
they help filter pollution and stop erosion
This region has either bare rock or a thin layer of soil
canadian shield
What are the two largest bodies of water in the world that freeze over in the winter?
The Hudsons Bay and James Bay
