Geography
What large freshwater system is located between the United States and Canada?
The Great Lakes
Which Canadian province is the largest by land area?
Nunavut
Where does most of Canada’s population live, northern or southern Canada?
Southern Canada
What type of economy does Canada have?
Mixed economy
What type of government does Canada have?
Parliamentary democracy
What massive rocky region covers much of central and northern Canada?
The Canadian Shield
Which province is home to the city of Toronto?
Ontario
Why do most Canadians live close to the U.S. border?
Warmer climate and access to trade/jobs with the United States
What two industries does Canada specialize in?
Fishing and lumber/paper processing
What is the name of Canada’s legislature?
Parliament
What mountain range runs along western Canada?
The Rocky Mountains
Which province has a strong French influence and culture?
Quebec
How does climate affect population distribution in Canada?
Colder climates lead to fewer people living in northern areas
Who is Canada’s largest trading partner?
The United States
Who do Canadian citizens vote for directly?
Members of Parliament
What waterway connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
The St. Lawrence River
Which province borders the Great Lakes and the United States?
Ontario
Why is northern Canada sparsely populated?
Extreme cold climate and limited economic opportunities
What type of trade barrier is a tax on imported goods?
Tariff
What environmental issue is caused by factory pollution mixing with rain?
Acid rain
What physical feature makes much of northern Canada difficult to settle?
Cold climate / permafrost
Which province is the smallest
Prince Edwards Island
What region has the highest population density in Canada?
The Great Lakes–St. Lawrence region
South East
Why does Canada need a currency exchange system
To allow international trade
USMCA