Geography
What are the three major oceans that surround Canada?
What are Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean.
What type of climate does most of the southeastern part of Canada have?
What is the humid continental climate
What are some of the important minerals found in the Canadian Shield?
Iron ore, nickel, silver, and gold.
Who was the French explorer that explored much of the St. Lawrence River system?
Jacques Cartier.
How many provinces does Canada have?
10 provinces
Who is the longest unguarded border in the world that Canada shared with?
Who is the United States
What is the temperature range like in Northern Canada?
What is Long, cold winters and short, cool summers.
What percentage of Canada’s land is arable?
5%
What was the significance of the St. Lawrence River in Canada’s history?
It allowed European explorers to travel farther into North America.
How many territories are there in Canada?
3 territories.
Which river stretches from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean?
What is the St. Lawrence River.
How much precipitation can the Pacific coast of Canada receive in a year?
What is Up to 100 inches of rain.
What resources do Canada’s forests provide?
Timber and wildlife.
What was the name of the French colony established in Canada?
New France
What is the purpose of dividing Canada into provinces and territories?
To manage areas with fewer people and formalize political boundaries
Name the four Great Lakes that form part of the U.S.-Canada border.
What is Superior, Huron, Ontario, and Erie
What crops are primarily grown in Canada's central plains?
What is Canola, wheat, and other grains.
Name two major sources of energy resources found in Canada.
Coal and natural gas.
How has trade and travel been impacted by Canada’s geography?
Easy access to trade routes with three major oceans and a long border with the U.S.
Name one province in Canada.
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, or New Brunswick.
What geographic feature covers a large portion of Eastern and Southern Canada?
What is the Canadian Shield.
Why does 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the Canada/U.S. border?
What is the harsh climate and living conditions in northern regions.
How do Canada’s lakes and rivers contribute to its economy?
They provide fish, fresh water, and hydroelectricity.
What did the exploration of the St. Lawrence River lead to in terms of settlement?
The establishment of European settlements in North America.
Why might Canada choose to have territories instead of provinces in certain areas?
Because of the low population density in northern regions, making formal governance less necessary.