Geography of Canada Reading Check

Canada is the second-largest country in the world, after ________. ​ (a)  

• Russia
• USA
• China
• Brazil

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Canada has three oceans that border its coasts: the ________ Ocean in the west, the ________ Ocean in the east, and the ________ Ocean in the north.​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ ​ ​

• Pacific
• Atlantic
• Arctic
• Baltic
• Adriatic
• Canadian

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The ________ is a large area of ancient rocks that covers most of eastern and central Canada. It is rich in minerals such as iron ore, nickel, copper, gold, and diamonds. ​ (a)  

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• Canadian Shield
• Canadian Rockies
• Interior Plains

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The ________ are a flat region that stretches from the Canadian Shield to the Rocky Mountains. They have fertile soil that is good for growing crops such as wheat, barley, canola, and sunflowers.​ (a)  

• Interior Plains
• Coastal Range
• Hudson Bay Lowlands

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The ________ are a small region that lies along the border between Canada and the United States. They are formed by five large freshwater lakes and the St. Lawrence River. They also have many cities and towns where most Canadians live.​ (a)  

• Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands
• Atlantic Provinces
• Canadian Appalachians
• Arctic Archipelago

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The ________ is a mountainous region that covers parts of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. It has many natural resources such as coal, iron ore, zinc, copper, and fish. It also has many scenic attractions such as waterfalls, lakes, parks, and beaches​ (a)  

• Appalachian Region
• Canadian Rockies
• Ontario Smokies
• British Columbia Alps

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The ________ is a group of islands that lies north of mainland Canada in the Arctic Ocean. It has a harsh climate with very low temperatures and little precipitation. It has mostly ________ vegetation with no trees but some lichens, mushrooms, and flowers​ (a)   ​

• Arctic Archipelago, tundra
• The Canadian Plains, flatlands
• Hudson Bay Lowlands, swampy

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