Map Features ( SS6g4a)
What country is located north of the United States?
Canada
A large body of water surrounded by land on all sides is called a ________.
Lake
The __________ __________ is a huge area of rocky land in central and eastern Canada.
Canadian Shield
A map of most or all of Earth’s surface is a ________ map.
World Map
What is the line where one country ends and another begins?
Border
Name the largest province in Canada
Quebec
A large flowing stream of water moving toward a lake or ocean is a ________.
River
The _______ ______________ are a long chain of tall mountains stretching through western Canada and the U.S.
Rocky Mountains
What kind of map shows boundaries of countries, states, and cities?
Political Map
Why do fewer people live in northern Canada?
It’s very cold with snow and ice, hard to farm or build cities.
What river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
St. Lawrence River
A body of water partly surrounded by land is called a ________.
Bay
The Great Lakes are shared between Canada and what other country?
United States
What type of map shows natural features like mountains and rivers?
Name two of Canada’s natural resources.
Lumber, minerals, oil, natural gas, fish (any two)
What is the large body of water in northeast Canada shaped like a giant horseshoe?
Hudson Bay
Name the five Great Lakes (HOMES).
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior
What word means “to find or discover the exact location of something”?
Locate
A province is similar to what in the United States?
A state
Why is Canada one of the world’s top trading countries?
It has valuable natural resources and access to oceans for shipping.
What ocean borders Canada to the west?
Pacific Ocean
What two oceans border Canada?
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Why do most Canadians live near the U.S. border?
Milder climate, jobs, and easier trade
The term “regional” means what?
A specific area with similar features
Why are most Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal) located near the U.S. border?
Milder climate, jobs, trade opportunities, and access to waterways