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1
What makes the Canadian shield a valuable resource?
Its many lakes and swamps.
Its location along the Atlantic coast.
Its many mineral deposits.
It surrounds Hudson bay.
2
What is cheap paper used mainly for newspapers called?
cardboard
pulp
confetti
newsprint
3
How did the Inuit adapted to living in the extreme cold of the north?
They hunted bison.
They traded with the Vikings.
They traded with the first Europeans.
They hunted seals, whales, and walruses.
4
What means "on or near the sea"?
regionalism
land locked
maritime
migrate
5
What region lies on the Atlantic coast of Canada?
The Western Provinces
The Canadian North
The Heartland
The Eastern Provinces
6
Why does Canada have a colder climate than the United States?
Its distance from water.
Its lakes and rivers.
Its northern location.
Its higher mountains.
7
What region covers 1/3 of Canada?
The Heartland
The Western Provinces
The Canadian North
The Eastern Provinces
8
How did the French and Indian War affect New France.
France defeated Britain and kept control of New France.
Britain defeated France and took control of Canada.
Native Canadians took back control from France and Britain.
Majority of French left Canada and returned to France.
9
Who is the leader of the 10 provinces?
President
Premier
Pope
Prime Minister
10
What is Canada's size in relation to the rest of the world?
1st largest country
2nd largest country
3rd largest country
4th largest country
11
What is the name of Canada's governing (ruling) body?
Parliament
Legislative Assembly
Twenty-One Pilots
Congress
12
How has Vancouver's location along the Pacific coast helped its economy?
They speak English and understand Americans.
They can trade more easily with Asia.
They can ship goods on the transcontinental railroad.
They don't need help with their economy.
13
What word means a strong connection that people feel towards their region?
traitor
migrate
regionalism
maritime
14
How did building the transcontinental railroad help Canada?
It connected all the provinces.
It gave Native Canadians their own government in Nunavut.
It attracted more immigrants from France.
It increased movement to the cities.
15
Why is the Canadian Shield not a good region for farming?
The mountains, lakes, and swamps.
The amount of rain it receives.
The land is mostly frozen.
The lack of farmers living in that area.
16
What two industries do the Eastern Provinces rely on?
Lumber and Pulp
Silver and Gold
Oil and Gas
Fishing and Forestry
17
How did immigrants contribute to the economic boom of the early 1900's?
They worked on farms, railroads, factories, mines, & forests
They traded goods with one another.
They brought their culture with them.
They did nothing to contribute to the economy.
18
What resource comes from Canada's forest?
Lumber and Pulp
Silver and Gold
Oil and Gas
Fish and Crabs
19
Who is the person that oversees Canada's Parliament?
Prime Minister
Governor
President
Premier
20
The settlement of New France resulted in which of the following?
The spread of French culture in North America.
All of them.
It provided money and goods to the French settlers.
The establishment of Quebec City.
21
Why do so many Canadians live in the heartland?
They like extremely cold temperatures.
They like its location along the Pacific coast.
They like the mild climate and opportunities for more jobs.
They like that it is a largely underpopulated area.
22
Why does southern Canada have a warmer climate than northern Canada?
It is a a higher latitude.
It is further from the equator.
It is close to the Prime Meridian.
It is closer to the equator.
23
Northern Canada is extremely cold due to its location close to this
The Prime Meridian
The Antarctic Circle
The Equator
The Arctic Circle
24
How has the movement to cities affected rural Canada?
Many smaller settlements disappeared.
People didn't move at all.
Many smaller settlements grew.
People from cities moved to farms.
25
What two groups make up Canada's Parliament?
Senate
Congress
House of Commons
House of Representatives
26
Which physical features do the United States and Canada share?
All three.
The Rocky Mountains
St. Lawrence River
Niagara Falls
27
Second largest city in Canada and one of the largest French speaking cities in the world
Quebec City
Hamilton
Montreal
Lower Burrell
28
Which country is Canada's leading trade partner?
China
United States
Great Britain
Japan
29
What type of government does Canada have?
Dictatorship
Communist
Democracy
Monarchy
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What is Canada's national capitol?
Ottawa
Quebec City
Montreal
Toronto
