Canada

Why do most Canadians live in the south near the US border?

• the climate is less harsh

• there are more resources

• there are fewer wild animals

• there is less pollution

Which ocean borders Canada's western coast?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Arctic

• Indian

Which ocean borders Canada's eastern coast?

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Southern

What is unique about the Canadian province of Quebec

• They are a large island province

• They have a distinct French culture

• They have the largest population

• They are the closest to the US

How did Canada eventually gain independence from Great Britain?

• through peaceful negotiation

• through years of warfare

• through the Treaty of Paris

• they never gained independence

What exports does the Canadian Shield provide?

• metals and minerals

• lumber

• fish

• oil and natural gas

This Canadian feature is located on the western edge of the country and is great for tourism, metals, and minerals.

• Rocky Mountains

• Canadian Shield

• St. Lawrence River

• Hudson Bay

Who is the head of Canada's government elected by the majority party in Parliament?

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• Queen

• President

What role does the Queen of England mainly play in Canada's government?

• a figurehead

• supreme leader

• Royal Counselor

• no role at all

Which government system best describes Canada?

• parliamentary democracy

• communist

• presidential democracy

• constitutional monarchy