Government
Settlement Patterns
Mapping
Physical Geography
Culture and Responsibilities
100

Which level of government is responsible for garbage and recycling?

Municipal

100

Why might people move to a new community?

Employment

Education

Low Crime 

Familial reasons

Better health care

100

Why are maps useful?

They help people understand locations and places

100

What is the capital city of Canada?

Ottawa

100

Which of the following is an example of active citizenship? 

a) Littering in a park
b) Ignoring community issues
c) Volunteering in the community
d) Damaging public property

Volunteering in the Community

200

Which level of government is responsible for making laws for all of Canada

Federal

200

What are the three types of settlement patterns

linear

scattered

clustered

200

What does a compass rose show on a map?

Directions

200

Why are the Prairie Provinces important?

They are known for farming and agriculture.

200

What is one responsibility of a Canadian citizen 18 and older?

voting

300

Which level of government is responsible for provincial parks?

Provincial

300
Where is most of Canada's population settled?

near the USA border

300

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

A scale helps you figure out how far places are from each other.

300

Which province is located on Canada's west coast?

BC

300

What is a cultural tradition?

A belief, custom, or activity shared by a group of people

400

Who is the head of state in Canada?

King Charles the III

400

What is the main reason many Canadians live near the Canada–United States border?

The climate is generally milder.

400

Which map element helps explain the meaning of symbols?

Legend (key)

400

Name the ocean bordering the East Coast of Canada

Atlantic Ocean

400

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

To ensure resources remain available for future generations

500

Who is Canada's Prime Minister?

Mark Carney

500

What is urbanization?

the process where more and more people move from small towns and farming areas (the countryside) to live in big cities.

500

What is a political map?

Display boundaries of countries, states, and cities, as well as capital and major cities.

500

What are the climate zones in Canada? Name 3

Arctic

Tundra

Cordillera

Canadian Shield

Interior Plains

Boreal

Atlantic Maritime

Pacific Maritime

Taiga

Prairie


500

Which document protects the rights and freedoms of Canadians? 

a) Constitution Act
b) Indian Act
c) Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
d) Citizenship Act

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms