- 1. Which ecoregion lies to the west of the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Appalachian Mountains
B) Central Canadian Shield forests
C) Acadian Forests
D) Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands
- 2. What is the dominant tree species in the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Balsam fir
B) Paper birch
C) White spruce
D) Black spruce
- 3. Which of these mountain ranges is found to the north of the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Laurentian Mountains
B) Rocky Mountains
C) Cascades
D) Appalachian Mountains
- 4. What type of climate characterizes the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Mediterranean
B) Temperate
C) Hot and dry
D) Cool and wet
- 5. Which area is known for heavy fog, especially on the Strait of Belle Isle?
A) Great Lakes region
B) Quebec City
C) Acadian Peninsula
D) Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests coast
- 6. Which mammal is NOT found in the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Moose
B) Grey wolf
C) Grizzly bear
D) Canada lynx
- 7. What type of bird breeds in large colonies along the coast of the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Penguins
B) Eiders
C) Pelicans
D) Flamingos
- 8. Which national park is located in Newfoundland as part of the protected areas in this region?
A) Jasper National Park
B) Banff National Park
C) Terra Nova National Park
D) Yoho National Park
- 9. What is a significant threat to the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Urban development
B) Deforestation in tropical regions
C) Logging
D) Agriculture
- 10. Which tree species is dominant along the shoreline of the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) White spruce
B) Black spruce
C) Paper birch
D) Balsam fir
- 11. Which mammal is known for its adaptation to snowy environments in the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Skunk
B) Opossum
C) Raccoon
D) Snowshoe hare
- 12. Which of these areas is NOT part of the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Gaspé Peninsula
B) Great Plains
C) Newfoundland highlands
D) Cape Breton Highlands
- 13. Which tree species is commonly found where the forest has regrown following disturbance?
A) Aspen
B) Balsam fir
C) White spruce
D) Black spruce
- 14. What type of shrubs are part of the flora in the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Coastal heath shrubs
B) Cactus
C) Succulents
D) Desert shrubs
- 15. Which national park is located in Nova Scotia as part of the protected areas?
A) Waterton Lakes National Park
B) Banff National Park
C) Kluane National Park
D) Cape Breton Highlands National Park
- 16. Which mammal is known for its solitary nature and presence in the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Chipmunk
B) Raccoon
C) Canada lynx
D) Beaver
- 17. Which tree species is less dominant compared to balsam fir in the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forests?
A) Paper birch
B) Black spruce
C) Balsam fir
D) Aspen
- 18. Which of these is a major environmental concern in certain areas such as Matamec?
A) Agriculture
B) Mining
C) Fishing
D) Tourism
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