World Geography Chapter 6 Content

The arrival of a million people to Canada from Great Britain between 1815 and 1844 caused an increase in

• French nationalism.

• Quebecois.

• French-speaking citizens.

• Loyalists.

How does Niagara Falls help contribute to Canada’s economy?

• by providing a key transportation route

• by delivering drinking water to many homes in the region

• by depositing coal, iron ore, and other minerals

• by providing a source of hydroelectric power

Which of the following is North America’s oldest mountain range?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Cascade Range

• Coast Range

• Canadian Rockies

The ________ are persons who have both indigenous and French Canadian ancestry.

• First Nations

• Inuit

• Quebecois

• Métis

Which of the following is an example of the United States and Canadian governments working together to address water pollution?

• the Clean Water Conservation Consortium

• the Great Lakes Water Quality Act

• the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

• the Green Energy and Green Economy Act (GEGEA)

Many ________ fled to Canada after the American Revolution.

• Quebecois

• British

• Inuit

• Loyalists

A giant core of rock anchoring North America and centered on Hudson Bay and James Bay is known as the

• Interior Lowlands

• Pacific Ranges

• Canadian Shield

• Great Plains

A partially self-governing country with close ties to another country is called a

• colony.

• First Nation.

• dominion.

• province.

Which of the following best describes the spoken languages in Canada?

• English and the language of the Inuit are dominant.

• English and French are the two official languages.

• French is the official, dominant language.

• French, German, and English are the main languages.

The ________, the indigenous people of the Canadian Arctic, were once known as Eskimos.

• Inuit

• First Nations

• Métis

• Quebecois