Canada's Physical Geography

Front

Canada is divided up into ___________.

Back

10 provinces and 3 territories

Front

Why is a navigable waterway important to Canadians?

Back

Goods can be shipped from inland ports to all over the world.

Front

How is hydroelectric power created?

Back

It is power created by the movement of water.

Front

A major source of hydroelectric power for both the United States and Canada is ___________.

Back

Niagara Falls

Front

What mountain range is part of the western cordillera of Canada?

Back

Rocky Mountains

Front

What is the name of the geographical feature that determines which direction the rivers will flow?

Back

the Continental Divide

Front

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Canada? Canada is a leading producer of newsprint and maple syrup., Canada’s water resources are very important to the country’s economy., Canada is the largest country in the world., Canada is a country that is rich in natural resources.

Back

Canada is the largest country in the world.

Front

Which one of the following generalizations about Canada IS true? Options: It is cold in Canada all year long., Tourists rarely visit Canada for ecotourism purposes., All Canadians care about preserving nature and wildlife., Most Canadians live within 250 miles of the U.S./Canadian border.

Back

Most Canadians live within 250 miles of the U.S./Canadian border.

Front

What major cities are included on this map? Hamilton, Toronto, Niagara Falls, & Buffalo, Canada and the United States, Pearson, Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, & Buffalo, Lewistown & Queenston

Back

Hamilton, Toronto, Niagara Falls, & Buffalo

Front

In what direction would you need to travel to get from the Hamilton to Niagara Falls?

Back

southeast