Population & Climate
What strongly influences vegetation?
Climate
What is the official language & religion of Quebec?
French / Catholicism
______ are descendants of the first settlers of Canada.
First Nations
What 2 bodies of water does the St. Lawrence Seaway connect?
Atlantic Ocean & the Great Lakes
Who is Canada’s major trading partner?
U.S.A.
T or F : Climate has little or no affect on where most Canadian live.
False
What are people who want Quebec to secede from Canada called?
Separatists
_______ were once known as Eskimos.
Inuits
Who is Canada’s head of government?
Prime Minister
NAFTA is a ____________ agreement that eliminates _________ barriers between _______, the U.S. and ______.
NAFTA is a trade agreement that eliminates trade barriers between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico
80% of Canadians live in _________ & _________ in ___________ Canada near the ______ border.
80% of Canadians live in cities & towns in southern Canada near the U.S. border.
What are Francophones?
People who speak French
What were early settlers in Canada trapping and sending back to Europe?
Beavers
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is Canada’s __________________.
Head of State
Where are most of Canada’s industrial cities located?
Near Waterways
Name the three Canadian territories.
Yukon
Northwest
Nunavut
List 3 reasons the Canadian government doesn’t want Quebec to secede.
Abundant natural resources
Land size
St. Lawrence Seaway
High-tech industry
Contributes greatly to economy
What 2 European countries fought over Canada & who won?
France & England
England won
What are rivers in the Canadian Shield important for?
Hydroelectric Power
Name four of Canada’s main exports.
Wood and paper products
Fuel
Minerals
Wheat
Aluminum
Oil
Canada is second only to _______ in land area size.
Russia
What Act guarantees the rights of all Canadians to preserve their cultural heritage?
Multicultural Act
True or False: Canada won its independence from Great Britain in a long and bloody war.
False: Canada won its independence peacefully over time
Name three results of over-mining on the Canadian Shield.
Water pollution from run-off
Acid rain damage
Decrease in animal habitat
What are three factors that contribute to Canada’s strong economy?
Natural Resource
Variety of Industries
Good Transportation