Chapter 8: Canada Test
Subarctic climate covers what fraction of Canada?
1/2
Forests cover what per cent of New Brunswick?
90%
Medicine Hat, Lethbridge are major cities in this province.
Alberta
What landform covers most of Ontario and Quebec and is considered the "treasure chest" of Canada?
Canadian Shield
What is the deepest lake in Canada?
Great Slave Lake
This Acadians would not swear their allegiance to Great Britain after it defeated France in the French and Indian War. Many will end up moving to the state of __________ after the end of the French and Indian War.
Louisiana
What is the highest peak in Canada?
Mt. Logan
Fredericton is the capital of this province.
New Brunswick
Iqaluit is the capital and largest city in?
Nunavut
The Inuits hold outright title to about 20% of this territory.
Nunavut
This territory faces high unemployment, substance abuse and a high suicide rate.
Nunavut
This territory spans three time zones and includes 1/5 of the total land area of Canada.
Nunavut
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
30% of Canada's potatoes are grown in this province. Name it.
Prince Edward Island
What is the largest province in terms of area?
Quebec
This city has been given the nickname of "Hollywood North".
Vancouver
This river is frozen from the months of October thru June. Name it.
Yukon River
Asbestos is found in large quantities in the far northern section of this province: a) Quebec b) Saskatchewan c) Alberta d) Manitoba
a
Nova Scotia's capital city is: a) Halifax b) Cape Breton c) Charlottetown d) Truro
a
Permafrost covers what fraction of Canada? a) 1/2 b) 2/3 c) 3/4 d) 1/3
a
Quebec and Ontario developed as Canada's economic heart of the provinces' location: a) on the major waterway linking the Canadian interior and the Atlantic Ocean b) along Canada's major railroad lines c) borderingthe Hudson Bay d) in the southeastern corner of Canada near the US
a
The highest peak, Mt. Logan is located in: a) Yukon Territory b) Ontario c) British Columbia d) Northwest Territories
a
The large cities of the Prairie Provinces developed in the late 1800s a) along railroad lines b) along major waterways c) around mining center d) around oil fields
a
The longest river in Canada is the? a) Mackenzie b) Yukon c) Peace d) Nelson
a
This province includes the area known as Labrador: a) Newfoundland b) Quebec c) New Brunswick d) Nova Scotia
a
This province is the #1 producer of oil in Canada: a) Alberta b) Saskatchewan c) Quebec d) Ontario
a
This province is the largest producer of natural gas in Canada: a) Alberta b) Newfoundland c) Saskatchewan d) Ontario
a
This province produces about 2/3 of the world's potash, mainly in the northern section of the province: a) Saskatchewan b) Ontario c) Quebec d) Manitoba
a
This province, the smallest in size, has the highest population density: a) Prince Edward Island b) New Brunswick c) Nova Scotia d) Yukon Territory
a
Today, Canada must balance the opportunities of developing its northern resources with the challenge of a) protecting the fragile environment b) competing for markets with the US c) building transportation and communication facilities in the region d) supplying a labor force large enough to mine the area
a
What fraction of North America does Canada cover? a) 2/5 b) 2/3 c) 1/3 d) 1/2
a
4 paper mills and paper pulp plants are located in this province: a) British Columbia b) Nova Scotia c) Quebec d) Newfoundland
b
Brandon and Flin Flon are here: a) Quebec b) Manitoba c) Ontario d) Saskatchewan
b
Kitchener and Windsor are located in: a) Quebec b) Ontario c) British Columbia d) New Brunswick
b
Leif Ericsson visited here in 1001 AD: a) Nova Scotia b) Newfoundland c) Quebec d) New Brunswick
b
Manitoba's capital and largest city is: a) Brandon b) Winnipeg c) Regina d) Whitehorse
b
Montreal and Sherbrooke are located in: a) Ontario b) Quebec c) Saskatchewan d) Newfoundland
b
Most of Canada's major corporations are located in this province: a) Quebec b) Ontario c) British Columbia d) Alberta
b
St.John's is the capital of: a) Prince Edward islands b) Newfoundland c) Nova Scotia d) New Brunswick
b
The Bay of Fundy with the world's highest tides is located between New Brunswick and this province: a) Quebec b) Nova Scotia c) Prince Edward Island d) Newfoundland
b
The most important resource of the Atlantic provinces is: a) oil b) the sea c) rich soil d) wildlife
b
This eastern province is the main producer of iron ore in Canada: a) Quebec b) Newfoundland c) New Brunswick d) Nova Scotia
b
This province has the largest Chinese community in Canada: a) Ontario b) British Columbia c) Newfoundland d) Nova Scotia
b
Which of the following distinguishes the province of Quebec from the rest of Canada? a) it has the largest Inuit population b) it has the closest ties to the customs and culture of France c) it has the larges Asian immigrant community d) it was the only province that voted against becoming independent of Great Britain
b
Which of the following statements is true about the Yukon territory? a) over 90% of the population of the territory live in the capital of Whitehorse b) about 1/4 of the people are Inuit or Eskimo c) its leading industry in tourism d) 2nd largest producer of natural gas in Canada
b
Which territory has both the Great Bear and Great Slave lakes inside its borders? a) Nunavut b) Northwest Territories c) Yukon Territory d) Prince Edward Island
b
Yellowknife is the capital of: a) Nova Scotia b) Northwestern Territories c) Prince Edward Island d) New Brunswick
b
3/4 of this province is 3000 feet or more above sea level: a) Alberta b) Saskatchewan c) British Columbia d) Manitoba
c
3rd largest film and TV production center in North America is located in this provincial city: a) Edmonton b) Toronto c) Vancouver d) Montreal
c
Boreal forest cover 1/2 of this province: a) Saskatchewan b) Quebec c) Alberta d) Manitoba
c
Canada plays an important role in the global economy in all of the following ways except by: a) promoting arms and control and disarmament b) working with the Commonwealth of Nations to promote trade c) acting like a superpower with influence over Europe and Asia d) promoting trade with Japan and other Asian countries
c
Canada's largest fishing industry is located within this province: a) Nova Scotia b) Newfoundland c) British Columbia d) New Brunswick
c
Canada's leading producer of fruits and vegetables is this province : a) British Columbia b) Prince Edward Islands c) Ontario d) Quebec
c
Charlottetown is the capital of: a) Quebec b) Ontario c) Prince Edward Island d) New Brunswick
c
Gander and Goose Bay are in: a) New Brunswick b) Prince Edward Island c) Newfoundland d) Saskatchewan
c
Known as the garden province: a) Nova Scotia b) Quebec c) Prince Edward Island d) Ontario
c
Ontario's capital is the city of: a) Hamilton b) Kitchener c) Toronto d) Ottawa
c
Over 10 languages are spoken in this province: a) Nova Scotia b) Quebec c) British Columbia d) Ontario
c
Prince George and Vancouver are located in: a) Alberta b) Nova Scotia c) British Columbia d) Ontario
c
What is the largest city in Canada? a) Montreal b) Ottawa c) Toronto d) Vancouver
c
Many of the mineral deposits and oil reserves in Nunavut, Yukon, and NW Territories: a) environmental laws prohibit the mining of land in these territories b) Native Inuit refuse to give up their lands c) the area is sparsely settled d) harsh climate and rugged terrain make mining difficult
d
Separating its self from the rest of Canada has been continually discussed and planned in the past: a) New Brunswick b) British Columbia c) Newfoundland d) Quebec
d
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have their national headquarters in this Canadian city: a) Regina b) Vancouver c) Edmonton d) Ottawa
d
The oldest city in Canada is: a) Montreal b) Halifax c) Ottawa d) Quebec City
d
This European explorer claimed the area of Canada for France in 1535. He called the area New France: a) Champlain b) Hudson c) Nelson d) Cartier
d
This province grows 1/2 of Canada's wheat crop a) Manitoba b) Alberta c) British Columbia d) Saskatchewan
d
Yellowknife is the capital of: a) Nova Scotia b) Nunavut c) Prince Edward Island d) Northwest Territories
d
