Physical geography
Mountains in the...and...edges surround a central area of plains
eastern,western
In what order did Europeans first arrive in what is now Canada, and how did their reasons for coming differ?
French explorers came first, in the early 1600s, to establish claims to the land. In 1670, the British came
Canada's...is one of the largest such ecosystems left on earth.
boreal forest
How are Canada's water resources important to the country?
provide fresh water, provide sources of hydroelectric power for homes and industries, move resources and goods across the country.
Canada's abundant...include energy,minerals,timber,and fish,and have made Canada a wealthy nation.
natural resources
What are the official languages of Canada?
English and French
Another human activity,...may result in certain fish species becoming extinct.
overfishing
Tell what influential event occurred in Canada's history in the 1600s.
Tell what influential event occurred in Canada's history in the 1600s.
The...a giant core of rock anchoring the continent ,makes up the eastern half of Canada and parts of northeastern.
Canadian shield,United States
What conflict exists today between Canadians of French ancestry and Canadians of British ancestry?
French-speaking Canadians seek greater protection for their language and culture; many desire Quebec's
independence and strongly support separatism.
The ecosystem known as _ is endangered because it is being drained so the land can be used for ...and...purposes.
wetlands, industrial, commercial
Tell what influential event occurred in Canada's history in 1994.
The North American Free Trade Agreement eliminated tariffs and other trade barriers between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The...flows from the great slave lake and empties inyo the...
Mackenzie river,Arctic ocean
What led to the Quebec Act, and what were the effects of its passage?
The British won control of New France in 1763 and passed the Quebec Act in 1774. The Quebec Act gave
French settlers the right to keep their language, religion, and laws. It extended Canadian territory south to
Polluted water can kill ...
and can harm
trees, plants, animals, humans
Tell what influential event occurred in Canada's history in 1774.
With the Quebec Act, the British gave French settlers the right to keep their language, religion and laws.
The...flows from lake Ontario toward the...and forms part of Canada's border from the U.S
St.lawrence,Atlantic ocean
Who are the Loyalists, why did they come, and where did they settle?
Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the British government and fled to Canada afte
Another cause of water pollution is when
– put waste such as heavy
metals and pesticides directly into the water.
factories
St. Lawrence River & Niagara Falls
Deciduous trees & conifers, fish