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What is the capital of the province of Alberta?
Which of the following is NOT a natural resource found in Canada?
Which climatic region is characterized by harsh, cold winters and short, cool summers?
Which mountain range is found in the province of British Columbia?
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What type of soil is found in the boreal forests of Canada?
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What is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia?
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Which natural resource is NOT a fossil fuel?
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What type of climate is found in the southernmost regions of Canada?
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Which mountain range is found in the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador?
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What type of soil is found in the wetlands of Canada?
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Study Notes
Provincial Capitals
- 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada
- Provincial capitals:
- Ontario: Toronto
- Quebec: Quebec City
- British Columbia: Victoria
- Alberta: Edmonton
- Saskatchewan: Regina
- Manitoba: Winnipeg
- Nova Scotia: Halifax
- New Brunswick: Fredericton
- Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown
- Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John's
- Territorial capitals:
- Yukon: Whitehorse
- Northwest Territories: Yellowknife
- Nunavut: Iqaluit
Natural Resources
- Canada is rich in natural resources:
- Forests: vast boreal forests, temperate rainforests, and deciduous forests
- Minerals: iron, copper, nickel, gold, silver, and uranium
- Fossil fuels: oil, natural gas, and coal
- Water: abundant freshwater resources, including lakes, rivers, and glaciers
- Fisheries: rich marine fisheries, including salmon, cod, and lobster
Climatic Regions
- Canada has a diverse range of climates:
- Tropical: southernmost regions, such as Vancouver Island and southern Ontario
- Continental: interior regions, such as the Prairies and Quebec
- Polar: Arctic regions, including Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
- Maritime: coastal regions, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island
- Alpine: mountainous regions, including the Rockies and the Canadian Cordillera
Mountain Ranges
- Canada has several major mountain ranges:
- The Canadian Rockies: includes the Rocky Mountains, Columbia Mountains, and Selkirk Mountains
- The Canadian Cordillera: includes the Coast Mountains, Insular Mountains, and Intermontane Plateaus
- The Appalachian Mountains: includes the Notre Dame Mountains, Long Range Mountains, and Caledonia Highlands
- The Torngat Mountains: located in northern Quebec and Labrador
Soil Regions
- Canada has several distinct soil regions:
- Podzolic soils: found in the boreal forests, characterized by acidic, nutrient-poor soils
- Chernozem soils: found in the Prairies, characterized by rich, fertile soils
- Brown soils: found in the deciduous forests, characterized by well-drained, fertile soils
- Gleysolic soils: found in the wetlands, characterized by acidic, oxygen-poor soils
- Organic soils: found in the peatlands, characterized by high levels of organic matter
Provincial Capitals
- Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories
- Provincial capitals include Toronto, Quebec City, Victoria, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Halifax, Fredericton, Charlottetown, and St. John's
- Territorial capitals include Whitehorse, Yellowknife, and Iqaluit
Natural Resources
- Canada is rich in natural resources, including:
- Vast forests (boreal, temperate rainforests, and deciduous)
- Minerals (iron, copper, nickel, gold, silver, and uranium)
- Fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal)
- Abundant freshwater resources (lakes, rivers, and glaciers)
- Rich marine fisheries (salmon, cod, and lobster)
Climatic Regions
- Canada's diverse climate includes:
- Tropical regions (southernmost areas, such as Vancouver Island and southern Ontario)
- Continental climate (interior regions, such as the Prairies and Quebec)
- Polar climate (Arctic regions, including Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut)
- Maritime climate (coastal regions, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island)
- Alpine climate (mountainous regions, including the Rockies and the Canadian Cordillera)
Mountain Ranges
- Canada has several major mountain ranges, including:
- The Canadian Rockies (Rocky Mountains, Columbia Mountains, and Selkirk Mountains)
- The Canadian Cordillera (Coast Mountains, Insular Mountains, and Intermontane Plateaus)
- The Appalachian Mountains (Notre Dame Mountains, Long Range Mountains, and Caledonia Highlands)
- The Torngat Mountains (northern Quebec and Labrador)
Soil Regions
- Canada has several distinct soil regions, including:
- Podzolic soils (acidic, nutrient-poor soils found in boreal forests)
- Chernozem soils (rich, fertile soils found in the Prairies)
- Brown soils (well-drained, fertile soils found in deciduous forests)
- Gleysolic soils (acidic, oxygen-poor soils found in wetlands)
- Organic soils (high levels of organic matter found in peatlands)
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Test your knowledge of the capitals of Canada's 10 provinces and 3 territories. From Toronto to Yellowknife, see how well you can match the province or territory with its capital city.
