Canada Impact of Geography

 Which borders Canada?

• Mexico
• United States
• Panama
• Russia

Where do the majority of Canadians live?

• near the western border with Alaska
• near the northern border along the Arctic Ocean
• near the southern border with the U.S.
• near the eastern border along the Atlantic Ocean

Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada's largest trading partner?

• climate
• population distribution
• location
• Gross Domestic Product

Where do most Canadians live? 

• north
• south
• east
• west

What important industry is supported by the oceans bordering Canada?

• mining
• steel manufacturing
• fishing
• paper production

What is one reason many Canadians live in the Southern part of the country?

• To be near Arctic Ocean

• Northern forests are too dense

• Western region is used for mining

• The climate is warmer in the South

Name this body of water that is an important trade route between the United States and Canada

• Amazon River
• Rhine River
• St. Lawrence River
• Danube River

Canada's trade is impacted by its...

• location, climate, and natural resources.
• natural resources, culture, and customs.
• location, government, and language.
• manufacturing, economy, and currency.

The United States is the main trading partner of Canada because...

• the two countries share a 3,000 mile long border.
• The United States has the best manufacturing in the world.
• Canada has unique access to three oceans.
• Canada has no important industries because of the cold weather.

The Great Lakes are important to Canada because...

• they are a major source of Canada's fresh drinking water.
• Most of Canada's fishing industry is based in the Great Lakes.
• Canadians prefer to vacation at the lakes instead of the ocean.
• The Great Lakes are the only way for Canadian goods to be shipped to Europe.