Regions of Alberta
Avalanches are one of the dangers in the Rocky Mountain Region. Explain what an
avalanche is. - ANS - An avalanche is when large masses of snow and ice or mud slide
down a mountain, causing damage such as breaking and ripping out trees by their
roots.
\How does the water temperature in lakes in the Rocky Mountain region and the
Grassland region compare? - ANS - The water in the lakes in the Rocky Mountain
region is much colder than the water in the lakes in the Grassland region.
\How many regions are there in Alberta? - ANS - There are 6 regions in the province of
Alberta.
\In the Canadian Shield region, what are two ways that people can travel on foot across
the snow in the winter? - ANS - 1. Snowshoe
2. Cross-country ski
\In what region does most of Alberta's population live? - ANS - Parkland Region
\Is a Grizzly Bear an
a.) herbivore
b.) omnivore
c.) carnivore
d.) none of the above - ANS - c.) omnivore
\Name three kinds of coniferous trees. - ANS - Pine tree
Spruce tree
Juniper tree
\Name two major tourist locations in the Rocky Mountain region. - ANS - 1. Banff
2. Jasper
\The Canadian Shield Region is covered by:
a.) grass
b.) farming soil
c.) an ancient mountain range
d. the Rocky Mountains - ANS - c. an ancient mountain range
\The Canadian Shield region is known as a wilderness region. Why? - ANS - There are
only a few roads into the area and people must travel by boat or plane for most of the
year.
\The Canadian Shield region is known for its wilderness. What does wilderness mean? -
ANS - Wilderness means that it is an area where there are few people living; and that
area is still in its natural state.
\The capital city of Alberta is in the Parkland region. What is the name of this city? -
ANS - Edmonton
Avalanches are one of the dangers in the Rocky Mountain Region. Explain what an
avalanche is. - ANS - An avalanche is when large masses of snow and ice or mud slide
down a mountain, causing damage such as breaking and ripping out trees by their
roots.
\How does the water temperature in lakes in the Rocky Mountain region and the
Grassland region compare? - ANS - The water in the lakes in the Rocky Mountain
region is much colder than the water in the lakes in the Grassland region.
\How many regions are there in Alberta? - ANS - There are 6 regions in the province of
Alberta.
\In the Canadian Shield region, what are two ways that people can travel on foot across
the snow in the winter? - ANS - 1. Snowshoe
2. Cross-country ski
\In what region does most of Alberta's population live? - ANS - Parkland Region
\Is a Grizzly Bear an
a.) herbivore
b.) omnivore
c.) carnivore
d.) none of the above - ANS - c.) omnivore
\Name three kinds of coniferous trees. - ANS - Pine tree
Spruce tree
Juniper tree
\Name two major tourist locations in the Rocky Mountain region. - ANS - 1. Banff
2. Jasper
\The Canadian Shield Region is covered by:
a.) grass
b.) farming soil
c.) an ancient mountain range
d. the Rocky Mountains - ANS - c. an ancient mountain range
\The Canadian Shield region is known as a wilderness region. Why? - ANS - There are
only a few roads into the area and people must travel by boat or plane for most of the
year.
\The Canadian Shield region is known for its wilderness. What does wilderness mean? -
ANS - Wilderness means that it is an area where there are few people living; and that
area is still in its natural state.
\The capital city of Alberta is in the Parkland region. What is the name of this city? -
ANS - Edmonton
