Canada's Location, Climate and Natural Resources

If Canada has large supply of a natural resource like oil or wheat, what advantage does it have over other countries?

• It can help other countries produce oil and grow wheat

• Canadians don't use much oil or wheat in their country

• It can supply its own needs without trading for oil and wheat

• It is the largest wheat grower in the world

Climate along the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes.

• Tropical

• Warm Summers, Cold Winters

• Cold Summers, Cold Winters

• Hot Summers, Mild Winters

Most people live near the

• English Channel

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes

What physical feature is #3?

• Great Lakes

• Hudson Bay

• St. Lawrence River

• Arctic Ocean

Which is NOT a natural resource found in Canada?

• Minerals

• Timber

• Cotton

• Fishing

How does having natural resources help the economy of a country?

• The country saves money because it does not have to import (bring in) natural resources.

• The country is able to produce all the goods and services it needs.

What is the geographical location of Canada in terms of continents?

• A) North America

• B) Europe

• C) Asia

• D) Australia

Which of the following best describes the climate of Northern Canada?

• A) Tropical

• B) Desert

• C) Arctic

• D) Mediterranean

What is a major natural resource found in the Canadian Shield?

• A) Gold

• B) Cotton

• C) Coffee

• D) Silk

Which ocean borders Canada to the west?

• A) Atlantic Ocean

• B) Indian Ocean

• C) Pacific Ocean

• D) Arctic Ocean