Geography of Canada

True or False: Canada has 10 territories and 3 provinces.

• True
• False

True or False: Canada has a very large population.

• True
• False

How many Great Lakes does Canada share with the U.S.?

• two
• three
• four
• five

What waterway connects the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Lake Ontario?

• Fraser River
• St. Lawrence River
• Ohio River
• Hudson Bay

What massive plateau covers the northern area of Quebec & Ontario?

• Canadian Rockies
• Canadian Shield
• St. Lawrence Lowlands
• Great Lakes

Which ocean moderates the temperatures of eastern Canada?

• the Arctic Ocean
• the Atlantic Ocean
• The Pacific Ocean
• the Hudson Bay

Where do most people in Canada live?

• In rural areas where they can take advantage of the climate best for agriculture

• In the southern regions, where temperatures are warmest

• Near the Tundra, where the flat plateaus allow for easy travel

• In the Canadian Cordillera, where the mountain views are best

Why do you think Canada and the United States would have agreements about water pollution?

• Both countries use water resources to generate most of their electricity.

• Both countries depend on oceans and waterways for most economic activity.

• The countries are facing severe water shortages.

• The countries share a border and resources such as the Great Lakes.

Canada is bordered by this body of water on the west.

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Antarctic Ocean

The main geographical feature of the Canadian Cordillera is

• ocean views

• tall mountains

• flat plateaus

• lush forests