Where People Live in Canada

Canada is the world’s second largest country in terms of land area. However, about 90% of Canada’s population lives within 100 miles of its southern border. Which statement is a reason why so many Canadians live in their country’s southern region?

• Canada's laws require that most people live in the southern part of the country

• Canadians like to shop in the United States

• More jobs are available in Canada's southern region

• More Catholic churches are located in southern Canada due to the French influence.

What is the importance of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River?

• They connect Eastern and Western Canada.

• They offer a large source of fish.

• They are a shipping center for Canada.

• They are the main entry to the US.

Which statement BEST explains the population distribution of Canada?

• The population is most dense along the southern border because the people of Canada depend heavily on the US Government

• The population is most dense along the southern border because the climate is increasingly harsh the farther north you travel

• The population is most dense in Northern Canada because Canadians are afraid of the Inuit tribes in the north.

• The population is most dense in Western Canada because the Rocky Mountains are beautiful to behold

In 3 – 5 sentences, explain why do most Canadians live within 100 miles of the Southern Canadian border? (refer to #11, #13, #15)

What letter represents Canada?

• A

• B

• C

• D

How has climate affected where Canadians live?

• Few people live in the northern regions of Canada because of the cold climate

• Few people live along the border of Canada and the United States because of the cold climate

• Most people tend to migrate and live in the northern provinces of Canada

• Most people tend to migrate toward the Great Plains

Which of the following is one way that the Canadian government is trying to help the people of Quebec preserve their French language and culture

• All government documents are printed in both English and French

• French has been declared as the only official language of Canada

• Laws state that business owners in Quebec must be bilingual

• Quebec's citizens are not allowed to speak French in public

What is the primary reason for the concentration of Canada's population near the southern border?

• A) Proximity to the United States for trade and travel

• B) Better climate conditions

• C) More agricultural land

• D) Higher elevation

Which Canadian city is known as a major financial and cultural center, attracting people for trade and residence?

• A) Vancouver

• B) Toronto

• C) Montreal

• D) Ottawa

What geographical feature significantly influences trade and settlement patterns in Canada?

• A) The Rocky Mountains

• B) The Great Lakes

• C) The Arctic Ocean

• D) The Canadian Shield