Where do most people in Canada live, near the border or away from the border? (the border is located between Canada and the United States)
Near the border
100
What is the geoterm that means "found in or living in a city"?
urban
100
This is the largest region in land area but it has the fewest people. What is the name of this region?
The Northern Region
100
In the Atlantic region you will find many of these buildings along the coast to guide ships to safety. What are these buildings called?
Lighthouses
100
What is the main symbol on the Canadian flag?
A maple leaf
200
Which area has more people, Canada or the state of California?
The state of California
200
What is the geoterm that means "a society in which different cultural groups keep their own identity, beliefs and traditions".
Plural Society
200
This region has three of Canada's largest cities including the capital city of Ottawa. What is the name of this region?
The Core Region
200
The northern region has long cold winters. In the past Inuits made houses out of snow blocks. What is the name for this type of house?
Igloo
200
What kind of climate does the Pacific region have?
A marine west coast climate
300
How long is the border that the United States and Canada share?
5000 miles long
300
What geoterm means "found in or living in areas that are not close to cities"?
rural
300
This region was the first area that Europeans settled in Canada. They came because the fishing was so good (sadly its not as good anymore). What is the name of this region?
The Atlantic Region
300
Victoria located in the Pacific region is known as the most British of Canadian cities. In this region you will find very large buildings fit for a King or Queen. What are these buildings called?
Castles
300
People make a living in a variety of ways in Canada. In the Atlantic Region there is a growing industry which involves trees. What is this industry called?
Forestry
400
Do most Canadians live in rural areas or urban areas?
Urban areas
400
What geoterm means "a geographic region that is well suited for permanent settlement by people"?
ecumene
400
Many people from Asia have moved to this region. it also includes British Columbia which is home to more than 4 million people. What is the name of this region?
Pacific Region
400
In the Prairie region you will find many tall buildings which farmers use to store grain. What is the name of this type of building?
Silo
400
In the Northern Region, 66% of the people speak what language?
English
500
Although Canada and the United States are similar in many ways they also have some differences. List three main differences?
The three main differences are political, economic and cultural.
500
This is a geoterm you learned from chapter 2. What is the geoterm that means, "the average number of people who live in a unit of area, such as a square mile. Hint: Most of Canada's is very low.
Population Density
500
In this region, farming was once the main activity but today the oil and gas business is booming, especially in Alberta. What is the name of this region?
The Prairie Region
500
In the Core region there are many British and French influences. The large stone buildings you find in this area are tall with pointed windows and carved ornaments. What is the name of this style of building?
Gothic Revival Style
500
Canadians in Ottawa have adapted to their colder environment by participating in this popular winter sport. (Hint: Hockey players are really good at this)