Science Trivia Questions 21-23
Difficult Questions
How many ecoregions/natural areas does the Athabasca River Basin encompass? Hint: 2, 4, 6, or 8?
Six. The Athabasca River Basin includes the following ecoregions/natural regions: Rocky Mountain (Alpine, Subalpine, and Montane), Boreal Foothills, Boreal Mixed Wood (dry and wet), Boreal Uplands, Boreal Lowlands, and Canadian Shield (Athabasca Plains).
What is the difference between a river and a lake?
What is the difference between a lake and a pond?
Science Outreach Athabasca - September 26, 2012