Questions and Answers
What is the largest and deepest of the world's five oceans that borders Canada to the west?
What is the second largest ocean on Earth that borders Canada to the east?
Atlantic Ocean
What is the name of the huge, rocky region that covers half the land area of Canada?
Canadian Shield
What is the name of the gulf in East-Central Canada that connects to both the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans?
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What are the five freshwater lakes in central North America that hold 20% of the Earth's fresh water?
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What is the chief mountain range of western North America extending from British Columbia to northern New Mexico?
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Which river forms part of the northeastern border with Canada and connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
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What is the term for electric power produced by moving water?
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What is the term for chemicals in the air that mix with precipitation and can harm ecosystems?
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What are elements of the earth known as?
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Study Notes
Oceans
- Pacific Ocean: Largest and deepest ocean globally, bordering Canada to the west.
- Atlantic Ocean: Second largest ocean, covering about half the area of the Pacific Ocean. It borders Canada to the east.
Geographic Features
- Canadian Shield: Massive rocky region shaped like a horseshoe surrounding Hudson Bay, covering approximately half of Canada's land area.
- Hudson Bay: A significant gulf located in East-Central Canada, linking the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans.
- Great Lakes: Comprising five freshwater lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior), they contain 20% of the Earth's fresh water.
Mountain Ranges
- Rocky Mountains: Major mountain range in western North America, stretching from British Columbia to northern New Mexico.
Rivers
- St Lawrence River: Important waterway forming part of the northeastern border with Canada, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
Environmental Concepts
- Hydroelectricity: Electricity generated through the movement of water.
- Acid Rain: Precipitation chemically altered by air pollutants, detrimental to aquatic life, infrastructure, and forests.
Natural Resources
- Minerals: Fundamental earth elements crucial for various applications and industries.
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Explore the unique physical features of Canada with this flashcard quiz. Learn about the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, as well as the Canadian Shield, which shapes the country's geography. This interactive review will enhance your understanding of Canada's landscape.
