Canada's Physical Geography

Canada is divided up into ___________.

• 50 states and 1 territory
• 10 provinces and 3 territories
• 3 provinces and 10 territories
• 13 provinces

The St. Lawrence Seaway is a navigable waterway. Why is a navigable waterway important to Canadians?

• Goods can be shipped from inland ports to all over the world.
• It creates hydroelectric power for Canada and the United States.
• The waterway determines which direction rivers flow.
• The seaway is an important area for fishing.

26% of Canada's energy comes from hydroelectic power. How is hydroelectric power created?

• It is power created by solar energy.
• It is power created by windmills.
• It is power created by the movement of water.
• It is power created by fossil fuels.

A major source of hydroelectric power for both the United States and Canada is ___________.

• the St. Lawrence Seaway
• Niagara Falls
• the Great Lakes
• the Hudson Bay

What mountain range is part of the western cordillera of Canada?

• Andes Mountains
• Rocky Mountains
• Appalachian Mountains
• Great Smoky Mountains

The highest point of the Rocky Mountains determines which direction rivers flow. What is the name of the geographical feature that determines which direction the rivers will flow?

• the Great Plains
• the Canadian Shield
• the Continental Divide
• Niagara Falls

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Canada?

• Canada is a leading producer of newsprint and maple syrup.
• Canada’s water resources are very important to the country’s economy.
• Canada is the largest country in the world.
• Canada is a country that is rich in natural resources.

Which one of the following generalizations about Canada IS true?

• It is cold in Canada all year long.
• Tourists rarely visit Canada for ecotourism purposes.
• All Canadians care about preserving nature and wildlife.
• Most Canadians live within 250 miles of the U.S./Canadian border.

What major cities are included on this map?

• Hamilton, Toronto, Niagara Falls, & Buffalo
• Canada and the United States
• Pearson, Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, & Buffalo
• Lewistown & Queenston

In what direction would you need to travel to get from the Hamilton to Niagara Falls?

• northeast
• northwest
• southeast
• southwest