Basic Mapping
What symbol on a map shows directions?
A Compass
How many continents are there in the world?
7
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Continents
What is the name of Canada’s closest neighbour?
USA
What direction is directly below North?
South
How many oceans are there in the world?
5
Which ocean is on the BC coast?
Pacific Ocean
What ocean is east of North America?
Atlantic Ocean
How many provinces are there in Canada?
10
What do we call the four main directions (N, E, S, W)?
Cardinal directions
What is the largest continent?
Asia
Which province borders BC to the East?
Alberta
What imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
Which body of water reaches deep into the land of Canada?
Hudson Bay
If a compass rose is missing, which side of the map is usually North?
The Top
What is the smallest continent?
Australia
Which American state lies west of the Yukon?
Alaska
The Great Lakes form part of the boundary between which two countries?
Canada and the USA
On which continent would you find Russia?
Asia
What do we call the directions NE, SE, SW, and NW?
Intermediate Directions
Which three oceans border North America?
The Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans.
What are the three Prairie Provinces in Canada?
Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
What is the world’s largest island?
Greenland
Which country has the most coastlines in the world?
Canada