Location, Climate, Natural Resources of Canada

Who is Canada's top trading partner?

• United States

• China

• Japan

• Mexico

How does Canada’s climate impact where people live?

• Most people live in the North because it is very cold there

• Most people live in the South because the climate is warmer there

• Climate has no or little impact on where people live in Canada

What river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?

• Chattahoochee River

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

What continent is Canada located in?

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

Most of Canada is covered by forests.

Which of the industries below benefit from the abundance of forests in Canada?

• cattle raising

• farming

• logging

Why is it difficult to grow crops and raise livestock in Northern Canada?

• the harsh climate

• It is too close to the equator

• It is too dry there

What natural resources are found on the Canadian Shield?

• valuable minerals

• wheat

• livestock

• beavers

Where can you find the mining industry in Canada?

• Western Plains

• Atlantic & Pacific Coasts

• Canadian Shield

Where can you find the farming industry in Canada?

• Western Plains

• Atlantic & Pacific Coasts

• Canadian Shield

How does Canada's population compare to its land size?

• Large population, large land size

• Small population, large land size

• Large population, small land size

• Small population, small land size