Physical Geography
What is the major Mountain Range in western Canada?
Rocky Mountains
This massive horseshoe-shaped region of rocky terrain and lakes covers about half of Canada’s land area.
Canadian Shield
What type of Government does Canada have?
Constitutional Monarchy
Because of the cold climate, the majority of Canada's population lives within 100 miles of the border of this country
The United States
What is the popular Canadian Donut shop?
Tim Hortons
What province is Lake Winnipeg in?
Canada shares these five massive freshwater lakes with the United States, though Lake Michigan is entirely in the U.S
The Great Lakes
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
This "black gold" is a major natural resource found heavily in the province of Alberta
Oil
These are Canada’s two official languages
English and French
What is the name of the large bay that is north of Ontario?
Hudson Bay
How many Provinces does Canada have?
10
True or False: Canada has a King and Queen.
True
This is Canada’s largest city and a major financial hub
Toronto
There are 3 major terms that refer to the indigenous people of Canada: Inuit, Métis and _______?
First Nations
What river goes from the Great Slave lake to the Beaufort Sea?
Mackenzie River
This is the only province that borders the Pacific Ocean
British Columbia
Who has more real power in the Canadian Government, the King & Queen or the Prime Minister?
Prime Minister
This iconic red-leafed symbol, which appears on the national flag, represents the vast forests of Canada and is the source of a famous sweet syrup
The Maple Leaf
What makes up the popular Canadian food poutine?
Fries, cheese curds, brown gravy
This river flows northeast from Lake Ontario into the Atlantic Ocean, serving as a vital shipping route.
St. Lawrence River
This large island in the Arctic Archipelago is the fifth-largest island in the world and belongs to the territory of Nunavut
Baffin Island
What type of economy does Canada have?
A. Communist
B. Capitalist
C. Mixed economy
D. Socialist
What three provinces are known for their flat lands and wheat farming?
Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
What is the national sport in Canada?
Ice hockey