Canada

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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


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