Canada & United States

What hemispheres are the United States and Canada located in?

• Northern & Western Hemisphere

• Western & Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern & Southern Hemisphere

• Northern & Eastern Hemisphere

What major landform is shared between the United States and Canada?

• Mississippi River

• The Great Lakes

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What languages are spoken the most in Canada?

• French & Spanish

• English & German

• French & Italian

• English & French

Why did the Europeans colonize North America (Canada and the United States)?

• The Vikings had left valuable items behind that the European needed in trading.

• The Europeans wanted to trade and live peacefully with the Native Americans. 

• The United States and Canada had valuable resources, they also wanted to control and colonize more land.

• Nothing. The Europeans came across the land by accident.

What is the significance of the St. Lawrence River?

• The river provides a travel route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes and into the interior part of North America (Canada and United States).

• The river provided trade with the Native Americans from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. The British benefited from the trade.

• The river allows for travel through the Rocky Mountains from the Atlantic Ocean.

• The French used this river to set up colonies throughout Canada.

Examine the map. What is the large green part on the map?

• Pacific Ocean

• United States

• Canada

• Great Lakes

Examine the map of Canada.

Why is Canada's population located mainly in the south?

• The south is closer to bodies of water (ex: St. Lawrence River) that make trade and travel easier. The climate is also warmer.

• The north is too hot to grow the necessary crops needed. The desert climate makes it difficult for people.

• The Canadian Shield is located along the United States and Canadian border. It provides rich soil.

• The Rocky mountains are located close to the Great Lakes which is perfect for farming and travel. 

Examine the map. What is the large red portion on the map?

• Arctic Ocean

• Great Lakes

• Rocky Mountains

• United States

Examine the map. Identify what is circled.

• Gulf of Mexico

• Great Lakes

• Rocky Mountains

• Pacific Ocean

Examine the map. Identify the brown.

• Great Lakes

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Great Plains