Unit 2 Subunit 2: Canada

Canada is divided into

• states

• kingdoms and duchies

• commonwealth

• provinces and territories

Identify the major bodies of water that border Canada. Not all choices will be used.

d

e

c

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Northern Ocean

Canada and the United States share the longest undefended border in the world.

• True

• False

Which statement best compares the climates in the United States and Canada?

• In the United States it is always colder than Canada.

• The climate in both countries are the same.

• The climate in the United States is milder than the climate in Canada due to our latitude.

• Canada is hot compared to the United States.

Canada is the  (a)    largest country in area in the world.

The first people who came from Asia to Canada continued moving southward because  ​ (a)  

• at that time, Canada was covered with ice.
• they heard rumors of vast riches in the South
• they met fierce warriors and fled Southward
• at that time, Canada was covered in forests

The first Europeans to reach Canada were the ​ (a)   .

• Vikings
• French
• British
• Spanish

Who explored and colonized Canada? Select TWO correct answer choices.

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Portugal

• Great Britain

The French were interested in what trade goods from Canada?

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What are the two official languages of Canada? Select TWO correct answers.

• Spanish

• English

• German

• French