Canada's Physical Features

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The large body of water in central Canada

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Hudson Bay

Answer explanation

Hudson Bay is the large body of water located in central Canada, making it the correct choice. Baffin Bay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence are not in central Canada, and the Arctic Ocean is much larger and farther north.

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The rocky plateau that surrounds Hudson Bay

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Canadian Shield

Answer explanation

The Canadian Shield is the rocky plateau that surrounds Hudson Bay, characterized by its ancient rock formations and extensive mineral resources, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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The river in Canada that flows from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean

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St. Lawrence River

Answer explanation

The St. Lawrence River is the primary waterway that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, making it the correct answer. The other rivers listed do not serve this specific route.

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What body of water is located on the East coast of Canada?

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Atlantic Ocean

Answer explanation

The Atlantic Ocean is located on the East coast of Canada, while the Pacific Ocean is on the West coast, and the Arctic Ocean is to the north. The Great Lakes are inland and not a body of ocean.

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What body of water is located on the West coast of Canada?

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Pacific Ocean

Answer explanation

The Pacific Ocean is located on the West coast of Canada, making it the correct answer. The Atlantic Ocean is on the East coast, the Arctic Ocean is to the north, and the Great Lakes are inland.

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What body of water is located North of Canada?

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Arctic Ocean

Answer explanation

The Arctic Ocean is located north of Canada, making it the correct answer. The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans are to the west and east, respectively, while the Great Lakes are inland and not a body of water located north.

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What body of water does the picture show?

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Great Lakes

Answer explanation

The picture shows the Great Lakes, which are a group of five large freshwater lakes in North America. The other options, such as the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic Oceans, are saltwater bodies and do not match the characteristics of the Great Lakes.

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What physical feature is shown? Options: Coast Mountains, Mt. Logan, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

Answer explanation

The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in North America, characterized by their rugged terrain and high peaks. The other options, like Mt. Logan and the Coast Mountains, are distinct features, making Rocky Mountains the correct choice.

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The arrows are pointing to which North American mountain range? Options: Appalachian Mountains, Adirondack Mountains, Canadian Mountains, Rocky Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

Answer explanation

The arrows are pointing to the Rocky Mountains, which are the major mountain range in North America, stretching from Canada to New Mexico. The other options, like the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, are distinct and located in different regions.

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Which arrow is pointing to a body of water that is called a "Great" lake?

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C

Answer explanation

Arrow C points to one of the Great Lakes, which are a group of five large lakes in North America. The term 'Great' refers to their size and significance, distinguishing them from smaller bodies of water.