Animals
True or False: Moose live in and around Meteghan.
True
This animal turns red when it's cooked.
Lobster
This traditional Acadian instrument makes a clacking sound when you hit it against your knee.
Spoons
bay, cliff, cave, river, oceans, beaches, forest,
Name an activity that people in Meteghan might to do in summer since they live near the ocean?
Swimming, fishing
What are lobster cages usually made of?
Metal or wood
What is a job that is important in Meteghan but doesn't exist in Calgary
fishing
The Acadians first came to Meteghan from this country.
France
What is the purpose of a lighthouse?
To warn boats that they are approaching land
Name one similarity between Meteghan and Calgary
Both in Canada, both have moose, both have forests, and rivers, people fish and hike in both places.
This bird dives into water to catch its meals.
Name 2 animals that they fish for in Nova Scotia
The Acadian flag looks just like the French flag but it has a _____ on it.
star (Stella Maris)
Is Meteghan's weather warmer or colder than Calgary?
Warmer
Name a celebration that they have in Nova Scotia and no where else
This animal likes to hang out on the beach and on the rocks.
Harbour seal
Who were the first people to live in Meteghan
Mi'kmaq
What language did the Acadians speaks
French
Name 3 animals that live in/near Nova Scotia
bear, killer whale, blue whale, harbour seal, leopard frog, snow crab, racoon, red fox, flying squirrel, cod, haddock, hallibut, lobster.
Nova Scotia
The "fish" from fish and chips is usually ______.
Cod
What type of shelter did the first people live in?
a wigwam
Name 2 instruments that are often used in traditional Acadian music.
Spoons, fiddle
What is the name of the ocean that Meteghan touches?
Atlantic Ocean
Name a tradition that they do every year in Meteghan around Christmas
Lobster trap Christmas Tree