Canada
What ocean does the northern border of Canada touch?
Arctic Ocean
Where are the Niagara Falls?
Between Ontario and New York
What province is known for its rainy winters and mild temperatures?
British Columbia
Which province was first to have a major Asian population?
British Columbia
From which ethnic groups do most Canadians originate?
British and French
Why do large schools of fish gather at the Grand Banks?
Conditions are ideal for growing plankton that fish like to eat.
What is the main language of Quebec?
French
Which two countries competed for control of Canada?
French / English
How did Inuit's adapt to the extreme cold of the far north?
Hunting seals, whales, and walruses
Why have Canada's major cities increased in size?
Immigration and job opportunities
Describe the Canadian Shield.
Lakes, swamps, rocky uplands, minerals
What are the names of the Maritime Provinces?
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
What physical features do the U.S. and Canada share?
Niagara Falls, Rocky Mountains, St. Lawrence River, Plains, Great Lakes
What territory is part of Canada but has its own distinct culture and government?
Nunavut
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Where do more than half of all Canadians live?
Quebec / Ontario - Heartland
What is pulp?
Softened wood fibers
Which region of Canada has almost no forests?
The Canadian North
Where are most of Canada's mineral deposits?
The Canadian Shield
What is the main reason much of Canada has a cold climate?
The Northern Location far from the equator
Why was the transcontinental railroad built?
To link the East Coast to the West Coast
What city in Ontario is one of the most diverse cities in the world?
Toronto
What country is Canada's main trading partner?
United States
What did the British divide Canada into after the French and Indian war?
Upper and Lower Canada
What group of people were the first to build settlements in Canada?
Vikings