Population in Canada

Which is NOT one of the three factors that affects where people live?

• location

• climate

• distribution of natural resources

• wildlife

Answer explanation

Location, climate, and distribution of natural resources impact where people live and how countries trade.

Which term is defined as a pattern of where people live?

• sparsely populated

• population distribution

• densely populated

• over populated

Answer explanation

Population distribution is the patterns of where people live.

Where is Canada’s most densely populated areas?

• Northern

• Eastern

• Southern

• Western

Why is the Canadian Shield important to Canada?

• its abundance of people

• its abundance of water

• its protection against harsh weather

• its abundance of natural resources

Answer explanation

s. The Canadian Shield is one of the world’s richest areas when it comes to minerals. Mining and logging happen often in the Canadian Shield.

Most people prefer to live in places that require little adaptations and have a lot of natural resources.

• True

• False

The yellow, orange, and red on the map represent a sparsely populated area of Canada.

• True

• False

Which best explains why Northern Canada is sparsely populated?

• The view of the ocean is bad in Northern Canada

• They don't like snow

• The climate is harsh and it is hard for people to adapt to it

• There is too much water

Which two industries are common in the Canadian Shield?

• Logging and Mining

• Farming and Tourism

Which of the following is an ideal location for a person to live? (Hint: think about what would make trade easier).

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Which term would you use to describe the population of Southern Canada?

• Sparsely populated

• Densely Populated