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Whose colonial control does Canada's population reflect?
British and French
In eastern Canada, the two countries have a natural boundary. It is a significant international waterway that connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. What's the name of this natural border?
St. Lawrence River
Administrative divisions of a country is known as what?
Provinces
What is the name of a region with rough, snow-covered mountains and jagged coastlines? Although few people live here, wildlife such as polar bears and Arctic wolves have adapted to the hard environment.
Ellesmere Island
For Canadians, the establishment of the Dominion was a step toward independence from Britain. What was the motto of the new Dominion?
“From Sea to Sea”
Immigrants were drawn to Canada in 1897 by the finding of gold. Where was gold discovered?
Yukon Territory
What oversees the country’s parliament, Canada’s governing body?
Prime Minister
Inland from the Eastern Provinces are Quebec and Ontario, which together are sometimes referred to as the what?
Heartland
West of Ontario are the prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. On the Pacific coast is the province of British Columbia. Together, these four provinces make up this.
Western Provinces
What is the current population of Native Canadians and Inuit in Canada?
400,000
Following World War II, a surge of European immigrants arrived in Canada. Many settled in Canada's major cities. Which city has emerged as one of the world's most culturally diverse?
Toronto
Canada features a region of rocky uplands and lakes that wraps around Hudson Bay and encompasses almost half the country. What is the name of the region?
Canadian Shield
Which European country was the first to effectively colonize portions of what would become Canada?
France
Who were the first Europeans who settled in Canada?
Vikings
What is the name of the body of water that Canada reaches all the way to?
Arctic Ocean
Parliament consists of the what and the Senate?
House of Commons
What is Canada’s second-largest city and one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world. About 3.8 million people live here. It is the financial and industrial center of the province. Winters here are very cold.
Montreal
British Columbia is Canada’s westernmost province and home to almost 4 million people. This mountainous province has rich natural resources, including forests, salmon, and valuable minerals. Nearly half of British Columbia’s population lives in and around the coastal city of what. The city’s location on the Pacific coast helps it to trade with countries in Asia.
Vancouver
The center and eastern areas of southern Canada have very varied climates. It's humid and pretty mild. However, the mildest region of Canada is located where?
Coast of British Columbia
The United States and Canada share a breathtaking natural feature located on the Niagara River between the provinces of Ontario and New York State. What's the name of this feature?
Niagara Falls
What is the name for softened wood fibers used to manufacture paper?
Pulp
What is the climate in much of central and northern Canada?
Subarctic Climate
What is Canada's ranking as one of the world's largest countries? Russia is the world's only country larger than Canada.
Second-Largest Country
For several decades, new colonies grew independently from one another. The colonists saw themselves as distinct from other regions of the British Empire. So, what did the British Parliament create?
Dominion of Canada
What refers to the strong connection that people feel toward the region in which they live?
Regionalism
In Canada many residents of Quebec, called what believe their province should be given a special status. Here argue that this status would recognize the cultural differences between their province and the rest of Canada. Some even want Quebec to become an independent country.
Quebecois
Northern Canada is extremely cold because of its location close to the Arctic Circle. The region called the what includes the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut (noo-nuh-voot). These three territories cover more than a third of Canada but are home to only about 100,000 people.
Canadian North
What is the name of the inexpensive paper used primarily for newspapers?
Newsprint
A territory or area of influence is known as what?
Dominion
Following the war, only a few French returned to France. However, the vast majority remained. Most of them experienced minor modifications in their everyday activities. They farmed the same land, worshipped in the same churches, and spoke French. Few English-speaking settlers arrived in what is now called what?
Quebec
Which part of the country produces the majority of Canada's oil and natural gas?
Alberta
Native Canadian ancestors were the first Canadians. Which group of indigenous also holds that title?
Inuit
What is the United States ranking as one of the world's largest countries?
Third-Largest Country
The region called the what is a region that lies on the Atlantic coast of Canada.
Eastern Provinces
With an even larger population than Quebec, the province of here is Canada’s leading manufacturing province. here, is the center of Canada’s steel industry. Canada exports much of its steel to the United States.
Ontario
What is a new territory created for the native Inuit people who live there. this means “Our Land” in the Inuit language. Even though here is part of Canada, the people there have their own distinct culture and government. About 30,000 people live here.
Nunavut
Canada is extremely rich in natural resources, including fish, minerals, and forests. Canada's Atlantic and Pacific coastline seas are among the world's richest fishing grounds. There is a big fishing ground off the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. What is the name of this fishing ground?
Grand Banks
Many Chinese immigrants came to Canada to work on railroads. Chinese immigrants built one of the train lines that connects eastern Canada to the Pacific coast. What's the name of the railroad?
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mountains on the Pacific coast continue north into western Canada from the western United States. What are the names of the mountains?
Rocky Mountains
In the mid-1700s, the rivalry between France and England escalated to war. This was the war that saw the British take control of New France from the French. What's the name of the conflict?
French and Indian War
Canada is the world's primary supply of nickel, zinc, and uranium. Lead, copper, gold, and silver are all valuable resources. Which region has abundant resources of potash, a mineral used to manufacture fertilizer?
Saskatchewan
When the Dominion was founded, Ontario and Quebec were already well connected by railroads. One section along the Pacific coast was not. What is the name of the area?
British Columbia
What means on or near the sea.
Maritime
Canada’s national capital, what, is also in Ontario. Here many people speak both English and French. The city is known for its grand government buildings, parks, and several universities.
Ottawa
Canada’s iron and steel industry uses what to manufacture products like planes, automobiles and household appliances. However, most Canadians work in the services industry. For example, tourism is Canada’s fastest-growing services industry. Canada’s economy also benefits from the millions of dollars visitors spend in the country each year.
Iron Ore