Geography of Canada

Where do most people in Canada live?

• In rural areas where they can take advantage of the climate best for agriculture

• In the southern regions, where temperatures are warmest

• Near the Tundra, where the flat plateaus allow for easy travel

• In the Canadian Cordillera, where the mountain views are best

The Geography of the Canadian Shield makes it best for

• Agriculture

• Forestry

• Construction

• Medicine

What impact on the economy does the mixing zone have on the Grand Banks?

• It makes it one of the best fishing areas in the world.

• It stirs up nutrients from the ocean floor.

• It offers a rich environment for fish to thrive.

• It combines warm and cold waters.

Where are Canada's two largest cities, Toronto and Montreal, located?

• along the Atlantic coast

• in the Canadian Cordillera

• in the Saint Lawrence lowlands

• in the Appalachian region

Why do you think Canada and the United States would have agreements about water pollution?

• Both countries use water resources to generate most of their electricity.

• Both countries depend on oceans and waterways for most economic activity.

• The countries are facing severe water shortages.

• The countries share a border and resources such as the Great Lakes.

Canada is bordered by this body of water on the west.

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Antarctic Ocean

Canada is bordered by this body of water on the east.

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Antarctic Ocean

The Great Lakes are located in

• Canada

• the United States

• both Canada and the United States

• neither Canada nor the United States

What is the climate like in Vancouver?

• Western Maritime Climate, wet winters and cool summers

• New England type climate, snowy winters and warm humid summers

• Tundra climate, very cold, with temperatures below freezing for 10 months of the year

• Tropical climate, with warm summers and mild winters

The main geographical feature of the Canadian Cordillera is

• ocean views

• tall mountains

• flat plateaus

• lush forests