Exploring Canada's Geography and Features

What is the primary difference between a province and a territory in a country?

• A province is larger than a territory.

• A province has more autonomy than a territory.

• A territory is part of a province.

• A territory has more natural resources than a province.

Which of the following best describes the Canadian Shield?

• A small mountain range in western Canada.

• A large desert region in southern Canada.

• A huge physical region covering most of eastern and southern Canada.

• A series of islands in the northern part of Canada.

Identify the correct sequence of the Great Lakes using the acronym H.O.M.E.S.

• Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior

• Huron, Michigan, Ontario, Erie, Superior

• Huron, Erie, Michigan, Ontario, Superior

• Huron, Superior, Michigan, Erie, Ontario

What is the function of the St. Lawrence Seaway?

• It connects the Pacific Ocean to the Great Lakes.

• It allows cargo ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes.

• It is a natural river that flows through Canada.

• It is a series of tunnels for trains.

Which of the following best describes a tundra?

• A dense forest with a variety of trees.

• A flat, treeless plain with permanently frozen ground.

• A sandy desert with high temperatures.

• A mountainous region with active volcanoes.

What is a gulf?

• A large river flowing into the ocean.

• An arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land.

• A small lake surrounded by mountains.

• A narrow strait connecting two seas.

Which of the following is true about the Rocky Mountains?

• They are located only in the United States.

• They are located in western Canada and the United States.

• They are the tallest mountains in the world.

• They are located in eastern Canada.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Hudson Bay?

• It is a small lake in southern Canada.

• It is a massive gulf located in east-central Canada.

• It is a river flowing through western Canada.

• It is a mountain range in northern Canada.

Which of the following lakes is not part of the Great Lakes?

• Lake Huron

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Winnipeg

• Lake Michigan

What is the primary role of a territory in a country?

• It functions as an independent nation.

• It is an organized division of a country controlled by the national government.

• It has the same rights as a province.

• It is a region with its own military.