Day Thirty-One (Thursday)

Today we finished our ppt. lesson on vegetation and soil regions of Canada.

There were two sets of questions. The first was on the topic of Natural Vegetation Regions of Canada:

Read pages 162-164.

1. What 2 variables determine which plants will grow in a region?

2. What is a vegetation region?

3. Explain what is meant by the term ‘natural vegetation’? What are the 3 main types in Canada? Which is dominant in Canada?

4. What is a transition zone?

The second set was on the topic of the Mixedwood Forest of Ontario.

Read page 167.

1. What does the term ‘Mixed’ mean in the name?

2. True or false. The Mixed Forest of Ontario is a transition zone?

3. List some of the reasons why this region is no longer an excellent resource for the lumber industry?

4. What is special about the humus layer in this region’s soil?

You completed class by finishing a 'typical soil profile' diagram and word search!