Physical Geo
A group of islands is called an:
Archipelago
The 1st Europeans to reach what is now Canada were the _______
Vikings
Canada's capital city is _____, which is located in Ontario
Ottawa
The 10 provinces in Canada are similar to _______
States
What massive plateau covers the northern part of Quebec and Ontario?
Canadian Shield
Canada's government is modeled on _____'s.
Britain's
Some people in _____ want to create their own nation.
Quebec
What great lake does not touch Canada?
Lake Michigan
Which ocean moderates the temperatures of eastern Canada?
Atlantic Ocean
In 1608, the first French settlement was named ______
Quebec
In 2010, three-quarters of Canada's exports went to ________
the United States
English & French
The areas farthest north in Canada have a _____ climate with permanently frozen ground.
Tundra
Who are the Metis children of?
French & native peoples
Canada depends greatly on _________ to power its industries, transportation systems, and homes.
hydroelectric power
British merchants formed the Hudson's Bay Company and set up trading posts to participate in the _____ trade.
Fur
What term describes an area where fish come to feed in huge numbers?
Fishery
What act allowed French settlers to keep their language, religion, and system of laws?
Quebec Act
What term refers to those who want to break away from control by the dominant group?
Seperatists
What is the name of the explorer who claimed the St. Lawrence River & surrounding lands for France?