People
The indigenous people of Canada's Arctic region, known for their hunting skills
Inuit
A large region controlled by the national government instead of a provincial government
territory
One of Canada’s biggest natural resources is ___________, which is abundant in the Prairie Provinces.
oil
Canada's system of government, where a king or queen is the head of state, but their powers are limited by laws
province
The Core Provinces of Canada are __________ and __________. These provinces are the most populated in Canada.
Quebec and Ontario
The leader of Canada's government, similar to a president. (Mark Carney 2025)
Prime Minister
a large rocky area, in the Atlantic Provinces, with poor soil for farming
Canadian Shield
Canada’s northern regions, including Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, are called the __________. These areas are sparsely populated and extremely cold.
Territories
A type of power generated by moving water, commonly used in Canada.
hydroelectric
The St. Lawrence Seaway is essential for trade between Canada and the United States, connecting the ______________ to the Great Lakes.
Atlantic Ocean
Who is Canada’s biggest trading partner?
The United States
A cold, treeless landscape found in Canada's northern regions.
tundra
The Atlantic Provinces include Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. These provinces are known for what?
timber, minerals, and seafood (seafaring)
The elected governing body that makes laws for Canada.
parliament
What type of government does Canada have?
Canada is a constitutional monarchy with a parliament.
Which statement about Canada’s literacy rate is correct?
About 97% of Canadians are literate
links the Atlantic Ocean to the heart of North America. It is a source of hydroelectricity
St. Lawrence River
What happened in Canada in the late 1800s that helped the economy grow?
A transcontinental railroad was built and European immigrants moved to Canada
Canada's system of government, where a king or queen is the head of state, but their powers are limited by laws.
Constitutional Monarchy
____________ is the primary language spoken in Quebec, and about 23% of Canadians speak ____________ as their first language.
French
English
What is a symbol of peace and unity in Canada?
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Canada’s capital
Ottawa
The __________ Provinces, which include Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, are known for their flat grasslands and farming.
Prairie
Canada’s economy is a ___________, in which people are free to buy, sell, and produce whatever they want.
free enterprise
Which statement best describes Canada’s climate?
Canada’s climate varies by region