CANADA
Important waterway that forms a natural border between the United States and Canada
St. Lawrence River
what river links the great lakes to the Atlantic ocean
St. Lawrence River
TRUE OR FALSE: Indians and the Inuit people were the first Canadians
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Trade developed between Native Canadians and Europeans: Canadians wanted axes and guns and Europeans wanted furs
TRUE
What makes the Grand Banks an ideal fishing ground?
the shallow waters are constantly mixed by the cool current from the north and the warm current from the south, making an ideal breeding ground for the nutrients that feed the fish
east provinces
new foundland, nova scotia, new brunswick, prince edward island, labrador
One of Canada's main exports, cheap paper
newsprint
softened wood fibers used to make paper
pulp
strong connection between people and the region they live in
regionalism
Which of the following is not one of Canada's four regions? the Eastern Provinces the Heartland the Midwest the Canadian North
the Midwest
Spectacular physical feature and tourist attraction located between the province of Ontario and New York State
Niagara Falls
Coldest area of Canada
Northern area
In the Canadian North region, which territory was created for the Inuit people?
Nunavut
northern provinces
Nunavut, northwest, and yukon
Which part of Canada did the French settle?
Quebec
Heartland Provinces
Quebec and Ontario
What provinces make up Canada's Heartland Region
Quebec and Ontario
Mountain range shared by the United States and Canada
Rocky Mountains
What province was the first to have a large Asian population
British Columbia
Region of rocky uplands, lakes, and swamps that covers about half of Canada
Canada Shield
Which of the following facts about Canada's Eastern Provinces region is not true? Canada's national capital, Ottawa, is located in the Eastern Provinces. The Eastern Provinces are made up of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Labrador. Most of the economy in Canada's Eastern Provinces is related to forestry and fishing. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Price Edward Island are often called the Maritime Provinces.
Canada's national capital, Ottawa, is located in the Eastern Provinces.
Which of the following statements concerning Canada's government is not true? Canada has a democratic government with a prime minister and a parliament. Canada's provincial governments are similar to the state governments of the United States. Canada's central government is similar to the federal government of the United States. Canada's prime minister appoints members of Parliament—the House of Commons and the Senate.
Canada's prime minister appoints members of Parliament—the House of Commons and the Senate.
TRUE OR FALSE: The Spanish and the French fought for control of colonial Canada
False it was French and English
One of the world's richest fishing areas
Grand Banks
Which of the following statements about Canada's economy is not true? Most Canadians work in the services industry Trade does not play an important part in the Canadian economy Canada's economy is based on industries associated with its natural resources Canada is one of the world's leading mineral producers.
Trade does not play an important part in the Canadian economy
TRUE OR FALSE: By building railroads and signing treaties with Native Canadians, early Canadian settlers created a way for more people to move into Canada's new territories.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: Immigrants came to Canada to farm, work in mines, forests, and factories, look for gold, and work on the railroads
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The Western provinces are rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, potash, and uranium
True
Climate of Canada's far north
Tundra
who is Canada's leading trading partner
United States
Which of the following statements concerning Canada's Western Provinces is not true? Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia make up Canada's Western Provinces. The Western Provinces contain a rich wheat belt that produces more wheat than Canadians need. Vancouver is Canada's second-largest city and one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world. British Columbia is rich in natural resources, including forests, salmon, and valuable minerals.
Vancouver is Canada's second-largest city and one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world
west provinces
british columbia, alberta, saskatchewan, manetoba
TRUE OR FALSE: After World War II, Canada's cities shrank as new immigrants and Canadians left urban areas to settle rural areas.
false the grew
Why did Canadians build a rail line across Canada?
to help transportation and connect sides of the country
