Geography and Population of Canada and the U.S.

The video explores the vastness and sparse population of Montana and its neighboring states, contrasting them with the more densely populated Canadian provinces like Alberta. It delves into geographic and climatic factors influencing settlement patterns, highlighting the Canadian Shield's impact on development. The video also discusses the agricultural potential of the Canadian prairies and the significant growth of Alberta's oil industry, which has transformed the region economically and demographically.

Which state is the fourth largest in the United States by land area?

• Texas

• Montana

• California

• Alaska

What is the population density of Montana as of 2023?

• 2.9 people per square kilometer

• 3.2 people per square kilometer

• 4.4 people per square kilometer

• 5.1 people per square kilometer

Which Canadian province has a population nearing 4.7 million?

• Saskatchewan

• Manitoba

• Alberta

• British Columbia

What is the primary reason for the higher population density in Alberta compared to Montana?

• Higher elevation

• Rich soil and oil reserves

• Proximity to the ocean

• Warmer climate

What geographical line divides the wet and dry environments in North America?

• The Tropic of Cancer

• The Equator

• The Prime Meridian

• The 98th Meridian

Which mountain ranges impact the climate and settlement patterns in the western United States?

• Ozark and Ouachita

• Cascade and Coast

• Rocky and Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian and Blue Ridge

What is the Canadian Shield known for?

• Rich agricultural land

• Exposed Precambrian rock

• High population density

• Dense forests

Which project opened up the Great Lakes to navigable access to the ocean?

• Panama Canal

• Suez Canal

• Erie Canal

• St. Lawrence Seaway

What major discovery in 1947 significantly impacted Alberta's economy?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Gold

Which city is known as the political capital of Alberta?

• Toronto

• Calgary

• Edmonton

• Vancouver