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What geological event led to the formation of the Canadian Cordillera?
What geological event led to the formation of the Canadian Cordillera?
Which region in Canada experiences less rainfall due to mountain barriers?
Which region in Canada experiences less rainfall due to mountain barriers?
What unique ecosystem is created by the mountains and valleys of the Canadian Cordillera?
What unique ecosystem is created by the mountains and valleys of the Canadian Cordillera?
Which statement about the Canadian Cordillera is true?
Which statement about the Canadian Cordillera is true?
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Why do the Canadian plains get lesser rainfall compared to other regions of Canada?
Why do the Canadian plains get lesser rainfall compared to other regions of Canada?
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What distinguishes the Canadian Cordillera from the Rocky Mountains in the Western U.S.?
What distinguishes the Canadian Cordillera from the Rocky Mountains in the Western U.S.?
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What tectonic plates collided to create the mountain ranges in the Canadian Cordillera?
What tectonic plates collided to create the mountain ranges in the Canadian Cordillera?
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What major geological feature covers nearly half of Canada and is considered the world's oldest exposed bedrock?
What major geological feature covers nearly half of Canada and is considered the world's oldest exposed bedrock?
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Which region in Canada is known for having large grasslands similar to the plains of the western U.S.?
Which region in Canada is known for having large grasslands similar to the plains of the western U.S.?
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What is the Canadian Arctic primarily composed of?
What is the Canadian Arctic primarily composed of?
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Which river in Canada conducts fresh water from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
Which river in Canada conducts fresh water from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
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What is a key environmental impact of global warming in the Canadian Arctic?
What is a key environmental impact of global warming in the Canadian Arctic?
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Which Canadian city lies on the shores of Lake Ontario?
Which Canadian city lies on the shores of Lake Ontario?
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What effect do the Great Lakes have on the weather of Canada?
What effect do the Great Lakes have on the weather of Canada?
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What is a characteristic feature of the Canadian Shield when it is not covered by forests?
What is a characteristic feature of the Canadian Shield when it is not covered by forests?
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