Canada

What is the climate like most of the year in Canada?

• short, mild summers and long, cold winters

• tropical with long rainy and dry seasons

• a hot and dry desert-like climate

• temperate with hot summers and mild winters

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 of the following resources is Canada's most profitable export?

• timber

• fruits

• oil

• furs

Which ocean borders Canada's eastern coast?

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Southern

Which ocean borders Canada's northern coast?

• Arctic

• Indian

• Pacific

• Southern

Which Canadian feature allows swift trade passage between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean?

• Great Lakes

• Pacific Ocean

• Hudson Bay

• St. Lawrence River

What is the Hudson Bay primarily used for in Canada?

• fishing and trading

• mining and minerals

• wheat and grains

• oil and natural gas

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

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• Queen

• President

The mountain chain in western Canada is the __________.

• Appalachian Mountains
• Rocky Mountains
• Canadian Shield
• northern Canada

Who is Canada's major trading partner?

• Mexico
• China
• England
• United States