Canadian Geography
What country is directly south of Canada?
United States
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What Indigenous group has lived in northern Canada for thousands of years?
Inuit
What two European countries first settled Canada?
England and France
How many provinces are in Canada?
10
What mountain range runs through western Canada?
Rocky Mountains
What is the largest city in Canada?
Toronto
What type of snow shelter did the Inuit build?
Igloo
Why did European explorers first come to Canada?
Find a route to Asia.
How many territories are in Canada?
3
What large body of water is located in central Canada?
Hudson Bay
What city is the capital of Quebec?
Quebec City
What animals did the Inuit traditionally hunt?
whales, walruses, seals, and polar bears
What two valuable resources did explorers find in Canada?
Fish and Beaver Fur
Which province is known for its French language and culture?
Quebec
Name one ocean that borders Canada.
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, or Arctic Ocean
What city in Manitoba inspired the name Winnie-the-Pooh?
Winnipeg
What tall carved wooden structure was used by Indigenous peoples of western Canada?
totem pole
Where did the French first settle?
St. Lawrence River
Which province is known for forests and lumber?
British Columbia
Why do most Canadians live near the U.S. border?
The climate is warmer there.
What city is known as the “Hollywood of the North”?
Vancouver (British Columbia)
What cone-shaped tent was used by Indigenous peoples of the plains?
Teepee
Where did the English first settle?
Along the Atlantic Coast
Which territory is considered an Inuit homeland?
Nunavut