Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Social Studies 10 > Natural Regions Of Western Canada > Flashcards

Natural Regions Of Western Canada Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Praxis (5004) - Elem. Ed: Social Studies flashcards Praxis (5904) - Elem. Ed: Three Subject Bundle - Social Studies flashcards Praxis (7004) - Elem. Ed: Social Studies flashcards
1
Q

Boreal forest vegetation

A

Coniferous trees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Boreal forest animals

A 
Deer
Moose
Black bears 
Beaver 
Otter
Muskrat
Species of owls 
Blue jays
Other birds
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Boreal forest soil type

A

Podzol very acidic and contains little hummus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Boreal forest climate

A

Very cold winters

Erratic precipitation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Parkland trees/ vegetation

A 
Long grass
Isolated trees 
Aspen 
Willow 
Some pine
Wheat
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Parkland soil type

A

Lots of hummus making it fertile

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Parkland climate

A

In between dry prairie grasslands and coniferous forest regions
Precipitation is sufficient

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Prairie trees/ vegetation

A

No trees
Ranching agriculture
Short grasses
Some long grasses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Prairie animals

A 
Ground squirrels 
Gophers
Parried dogs
Hawks
Owls
Badgers
Waterfowl 
Deer 
Antelope
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Prairie soil type

A

Brown in colour
Has high material content
Hummus depending on amount of grasses
Dark brown is “chernozem”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Prairie climate

A
  • very dry in the southeast
  • driest area know was the “palliser triangle”
  • sufficient precipitation in the northwest
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Interior mountain vegetation

A 
Pine forests 
Sub-alpine forests 
Some dwarf shrubs 
Some lichens 
Grasses
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Interior mountain animals

A 
-bears 
Deer
Mountain goats
Sheep
Owls 
Woodpeckers
Bluebirds
The group preying mantis
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

The interior mountain soil type

A

Has many varieties

  • soil of coniferous regions found in mountains
  • grasslands have prairie soils
  • meadows have tundra soil (thin frozen subsoil)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The interior mountain climate

A

Cold wet winters mild summers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Costal forest vegetation

A 
Coniferous rain forests 
Trees are huge, although they have been cut down
Douglas firs
Red cedar
Hemlock
17
Q

Costal forest animals

A

Same as boreal forest

18
Q

Costal forest soil

A

Same as boreal forest

19
Q

Costal forest climate

A

Most rain from November to March mild temperatures

Abundant precipitation

Social Studies 10 (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions