Geography 1
Canada is north of which country?
USA
The __________ covers a large portion of eastern and central Canada, with thin rocky soil and rough, rolling landscapes.
Canadian Shield
Which two languages are most common in Canada?
French and English
Canada’s government is a ________ ___________.
What animal can be found on the Canadian $1 coin?
loon
Canada is made up of ______ provinces and ______ territories.
10; 3
Which mountains are located in Canada?
Rocky Mountains
Some people in ________, called ________, want the province to be a separate country.
Quebec; separatists
Canada has a ________ __________ in which its citizens elect members of parliament, who then elect the _______ ____________ as head of government.
parliamentary democracy; prime minister
Canada has a very competitive _______ ________ (businesses like banks, insurance companies, and real estate).
financial sector
Which three oceans surround Canada?
Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean
What is the major environmental issue in Canada?
(clue: wind patterns from USA)
Acid Rain
Which religion is most common in Canada?
Christianity (Catholics and non-Catholics)
At what age can citizens vote in Canada?
18
In 1994, the Mexican, Canadian, and American governments signed the __________________, which took away all_______on goods traded between the three.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); tariffs
What are the names of the Great Lakes?
(clue:HOMES)
Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Superior
___________ is when a company cuts all the trees in a given area, which can cause reduced water quality, erosion, and loss of habitats for wildlife.
Clear-cutting
Which group depended mostly on ocean animals for food and used igloos, boats, and dogsleds to survive?
(clue: Eskimo)
Inuit
What is the Canadian law enforcement group, created in 1873, started with 300 men patrolling 300,000 miles of wilderness and later became a federal force with marine, air, and dog units?
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Mounties)
Canada has a _______ _______ with the United States, meaning it exports more than it imports.
trade surplus
What is the most important river in Canada?
St. Lawrence River
The southeastern part of Canada has a __________ __________ climate with warm summers and cold winters.
humid continental
In what year did the British Parliament grant Canada its independence?
1931
Who is the head of state of Canada?
King Charles III
The United States and Canada have a ______ relationship.
bilateral