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