Transcript Canada Geography and Separatists Quiz

1 Canada is the world's second largest country in
terms of land area. However, about 75 percent of
Canada's population lives within 100 miles of its
southern border. Which statement does not
provide a reason why so many Canadians live in
their country's southern region?
• A. More jobs are available in Canada's southern region.
• B. Canadian law encourages people to live in its southern region.
• C. Much of Canada's northern region is tundra.
2 How has climate affected where Canadians live?
• A. Few people live in the northern regions of Canada because of the
cold climate.
• B. Few people live along the border of Canada and the United States
because of cold climate.
• C. Most people tend to migrate and live in the northern provinces of
Canada.
• D. Most people tend to migrate toward Great Bear Lake and Great
Slave Lake.
3 How does Canada’s strategic position (location)
in North America affect trade?
• A. It limits how much can be imported and exported.
• B. It allows for an easier movement of goods and services between
other countries.
• C. It causes a barrier between its neighboring countries.
• D. It promotes easy trading with Poland and the Ukraine.
4. Which of the following best explains why the
United States is Canada’s largest trading partner?
• A. climate
• B. population distribution
• C. location
• D. Gross Domestic Product
5. Which of these is MOST LIKELY to be classified
as a reason for Canadians' concern about pollution
of the Great Lakes?
• A. The Great Lakes are a favorite Canadian tourist destination.
• B. The Great Lakes are a major source of Canada's drinking water.
• C. Canadians prefer the beaches along the Great Lakes to those along
the coast.
• D. Diving on shipwrecks is a growing Great Lakes sport which attracts
divers from around the world.
Which term correctly matches
Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence Seaway,
Rocky Mountains, or Great Plains
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• Area of the country in the Western Coast
• Characterized by high peaks, rivers and pine trees
• Located next to the Pacific Ocean
Which term correctly matches
Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence Seaway,
Rocky Mountains, or Great Plains
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• Many of Canada’s resources are found here
• Lots of bare rock is good for mining
• Located around the Hudson Bay in Central Canada
Which term correctly matches
Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence Seaway,
Rocky Mountains, or Great Plains
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• Waterway that connects the Great Lakes to Atlantic Ocean
• Uses lakes, canals, and the St. Lawrence River
• Moves goods from central United States and Central Canada to all
over the world
Which term correctly matches
Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence Seaway,
Rocky Mountains, or Great Plains
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• Area East of the Rocky Mountains
• Has open prairies and rolling hills
• Famous for farms and growing wheat and canola
10. Today, some citizens and elected leaders of
Québec believe their province should take which
action?
• A. refuse to trade with the United States
• B. close its borders to all new immigrants
• C. withdraw from the United Nations
• D. become an independent country
11. What is causing some of the people of Quebec
to desire independence from Canada?
• A. French descendants living in Quebec feel their culture and
language is being overwhelmed by the English
• B. Oppressed Quebec citizens desire freedom of speech and religion
• C. Large deposits of fossil fuels that Quebec doesn’t want to share
with the rest of Canada
• D. Canada conquered Quebec during World War II
12 Today, some Canadian citizens are called "separatists"
because they believe that one Canadian province should
become an independent nation. In which Canadian province
would a separatist most likely live?
• A. Ontario
• B. Manitoba
• C. Alberta
• D. Québec
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• The historical reason why Quebec developed a different culture than
the rest of Canada
• Most of Canada was colonized and governed by England
• Except for Quebec it was colonized by this country which was an
enemy of England’s
• What is the name of the European country that settled Quebec?
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• Because of Canada's English and French heritage they have two
official languages
• Citizens learn to speak English and French
• All government actions are in English and French
• Which vocabulary word describes the ability to speak two different
languages?