Chapter 8: Canada

Because of its location and size, Canada plays an important role

• as a supplier of food and medical supplies to poorer nations

• as a middle power working with other nations to achieve common goals

• as an industrial giant

• as a strong military force

Bedrock is solid rock that is usually covered by soil, gravel, and sand.

• True

• False

A lock is used to raise or lower ships from one water level to another.

• True

• False

A province is a political subdivision of a nation.

• True

• False

The heartland of Canada is made up of the two provinces of

• Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland

• Alberta and Manitoba

• Ontario and Quebec

• the Northwest Territories and British Columbia

The Prairie Provinces provide most of Canada’s

• fishing and shipping industry.

• natural beauty.

• grain and cattle.

• intellectual and cultural activity.

Canada’s policy of multiculturalism is an attempt to

• downplay the importance of individuals' ethnic backgrounds

• build acceptance of cultural diversity

• discourage immigration

• encourage Canadians to adopt the dominant British culture

Maritime refers to interior land with abundant lakes

• True

• False

Tundras are vast tree-covered areas in the southern latitudes.

• True

• False

Most of the residents in the northern territories

• inhabit large cities.

• have French ancestry.

• are dairy farmers.

• live in small settlements.