Canada: Our Neighbor to the North

What three oceans border Canada?

• Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Pacific Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea,

  Artic Ocean, Southern Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean

What is a fjord?

• A fjord is a flat area of land near the ocean.
• A fjord is a large lake surrounded by mountains.
• A fjord is a type of glacier.
• A fjord is a long, narrow inlet of water with mountain walls on two

  sides.

How is lichen different from most other plants?

• Lichens have no roots and are able to absorb water and nutrients

  directly into their leaves. They grow on the tundra.

• Lichen is a type of moss that grows in wet environments.
• Lichen has flowers and produces seeds like most plants.
• Lichen is a single organism that can photosynthesize without any partners.

How is the climate in the northern part of Canada different from

the climate in the Southern part?

• The northern part has a tropical climate with high humidity.
• The southern part experiences extreme cold and heavy snowfall year-round.
• The northern part has a colder, harsher climate with longer winters, while the southern part has a milder, more temperate climate.
• Both regions have identical climates with no significant differences.

What kinds of crops are grown in Canada?

• Cocoa, coffee, and citrus fruits.
• Potatoes, tomatoes, and grapes.
• wheat, potatoes, corn, oats, rye, apples, cherries, maple sugar

• Rice, oats, and sugarcane.

What kinds of products are made from petroleum?

• Batteries
• steel

• Textiles

• paints, varnishes, plastics, and chemical fertilizers

What is a laker?

• A laker is a giant ship that carries goods from Canada to other

  countries overseas through the St. Lawrence Seaway.

• A laker is a brand of sports shoes.
• A laker is a person who plays on a lake.
• A laker is a type of fish found in lakes.

How is poutine in Quebec different from poutine in

Newfoundland?

• In Quebec, poutine is made with French fries covered with cheese

  and hot gravy. In Newfoundland, poutine also has turkey stuffing

  and peas.

• Both versions of poutine are identical in ingredients and preparation.
• Quebec poutine is made with mashed potatoes instead of fries.
• Poutine in Newfoundland is always served with seafood toppings.

Who are the Mounties?

• The Mounties are a type of Canadian wildlife.
• The Mounties are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
• The Mounties are a historical figure in Canadian folklore.
• The Mounties are a Canadian sports team.

What is Canada Day?

• A festival for Canadian winter sports
• A day to honor Canadian military veterans
• Canada Day is the holiday that celebrates the creation of Canada

  in 1867.

• A celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving