Canada, Our Northern Neighbor

Which of the following might take place at the Hotel de Glace?

• a wedding

• a presidential election

• a bonfire

• a doctor's appointment

What is Not an important part of Canada's econmy?

• whaling

• mining

• maufacturing

• farming

Which is a characteristic of the climate in Quebec?

• winters that get as cold as 38 degrees

• an average of 30 inches of precipation in a year

• very hot summers

• very little rainfall.

Why do so few people call Canada home?

• They don't like the health care system.

• They don't want to be governed by a parliamentary democracy.

• The climate in much of the land is too harsh for people to enjoy.

• The land, lakes and rivers are too populated to enjoy.

What is one reason why Canada does not want Quebec to secede?

• Canada would have to change its flag.

• Quebec produces oil and energy.

• Quebec is the leading producer of gold.

• Canada would have to change its official language.

Explain the differences between a parliamentary and presidential democracy.

Explain the difference in Canadian and U.S. healthcare.

How is the prime minister of Canada selected?

• The Monarch selects the prime minister.

• The people vote for the prime minister.

• The senate votes for the prime minister.

• The party with the most representatives selects the prime minister.

Canda is the (a)   largest country in the world.

Canada is divided into 10 (a)   and 3 territories.