Canada Flashcard Deck
(39 cards)
What is the point beyond which trees cannot grow called?
Timberline
What are people who worship animals called?
Animist
What is the largest region that is made of solid mass and hard rock that also makes up nearly half of Canada’s land surface?
Canadian shield
What is the exploitation of the bitumen soils in Alberta?
Oil Sands Mining
What type of economy does Canada have?
Mixed Economy
What religious group has seen the largest numerical growth in Canada?
Nons
What is Canada known for growing?
Wheat
Where does Canada’s population mostly live?
U.S. and Canada border
What are the Great Lakes?
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario
What four areas of land border Lake Superior?
Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ontario
What four areas of land border Lake Michigan?
Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana
What two areas of land border Lake Huron?
Michigan and Ontario
What five areas of land border Lake Erie?
Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and the Ontario
What two areas of land border Lake Ontario?
New York and Ontario
TRUE or FALSE: The fur industry in Canada is still around/important
True
Where can the highest tides in Canada be found?
Bay of Fundy
What is Canada’s motto?
“Mari Usque Ad Mare” which translates to “From sea to sea”
What is it called when Canadian plains heat up?
The Chinook Winds
What is the scientific climate of the Canadian shield?
Long, cold winters and short, warm/hot summers
Who do Canadians vote for?
House of Commons
Who does the House of Commons vote for?
Prime Minister
Who does the Prime Minister elect?
The Senate and the Supreme Court
What are the three oceans that touch Canada?
Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific
How many provinces are in Canada?
10, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
