Geography 1 Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
Q

What are the three main geographical regions of Canada?

A

Canadian Shield
Interior Plains
Western Cordillera

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2
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True or False: Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The majority of Canada’s population is located near the ________ border.

A

U.S.

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4
Q

What is the capital city of Canada?

A

Ottawa

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5
Q

Which province is known for its French-speaking population?

A

Quebec

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6
Q

Which of the following is the largest province by area in Canada?
A) Ontario
B) Quebec
C) British Columbia
D) Alberta

A

B) Quebec

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7
Q

What is the significance of the St. Lawrence River?

A

1) Mayor waterway
2) Serves as a trade route
3) Separates Ontario from Quebec.

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8
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True or False: The Rocky Mountains extend into Canada.

A

True

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9
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What is the predominant climate type in northern Canada?

A

Tundra climate

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: Canada is the second-largest country in the world by ________.

A

land area

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11
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What is the primary language spoken in Canada?

A

English

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which province is known for its natural resources, particularly oil and gas?

A) Manitoba
B) Alberta
C) British Columbia
D) Nova Scotia

A

B) Alberta

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13
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What is the term for Canada’s system of government?

A

Parliamentary democracy

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14
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True or False: Canada has a higher population density than the United States.

A

False

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15
Q

What are the two official languages of Canada?

A

English and French

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16
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Fill in the blank: The Great Lakes are located on the border between Canada and the ________.

A

United States

17
Q

What is the largest city in Canada?

18
Q

Multiple Choice:
Which region of Canada is known for its extensive forests?
A) Prairie Provinces
B) Atlantic Canada
C) Northern Territories
D) British Columbia

A

D) British Columbia

19
Q

What is the primary economic activity in the Canadian Prairies?

20
Q

True or False: The Inuit are an Indigenous people primarily located in the northern regions of Canada.

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The Canadian Shield is rich in ________ resources.

22
Q

What is the main purpose of the Canadian National Parks system?

A

To protect natural environments and wildlife.

23
Q

Which of the following is a major Canadian export?
A) Technology
B) Oil
C) Clothing
D) Automobiles

24
Q

What is the predominant vegetation type in the boreal forest of Canada?

A

Coniferous trees

25
True or False: Canada has a diverse range of ecosystems.
True
26
Fill in the blank: The population of Canada is approximately ________ million.
38
27
What is the role of the Canadian government in Indigenous affairs?
1) Negotiate treaties 2) Support Indigenous rights