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Canada Geo and His Review (short)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

SS6G5 How has climate affected where Canadians live?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

Most people tend to migrate toward Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake.

2.

SS6G5 Timber, minerals, fresh water, wheat, and fish are all examples of Canada's

a)

provinces

b)

population distribution

c)

natural resources

d)

trade barriers

3.

SS6H2 How has the Canadian government tried to satisfy the separatists?

a)

By making English the official language of Quebec.

b)

By passing the Canadian Constitution Act, guaranteeing all Canadians the right to preserve their cultural heritage.

c)

The Canadian government conceded to print laws only in French.

d)

Quebec’s citizens only have access to a major shipping channel along the St. Lawrence River

4.

SS6H2 What is causing some of the people of Quebec to desire independence from Canada?

a)

French descendants living in Quebec feel their culture and language is being overwhelmed by the English.

b)

Oppressed Quebec citizens desire freedom of speech and religion.

c)

Large deposits of fossil fuels that Quebec doesn't want to share with the rest of Canada.

d)

Canada conquered Quebec during World War II.

5.

SS6G6 Canada has to work with the United States on the problem of acid rain because the United States

a)

has reduced the amount of acid rain and understands how to solve the problem

b)

purchases many of the goods Canada produces in its factories

c)

is the source of much of Canada’s air pollution

d)

is careful to keep air pollution from leaving the United States and entering Canada

6.

SS6G6 Which of the following are ways that the Canadian government is attempting to combat acid rain?

a)

Building factories that produce less pollution

b)

Encouraging people to ride mass transit

c)

Passing laws that require cars to produce less pollution

d)

All of the above

7.

SS6G6 Which is probably the largest environmental concern near the Canadian Shield?

a)

dams

b)

radiation from a nuclear meltdown

c)

exporting raw materials

d)

mining and logging

8.
Name this body of water that is an important trade route between the United States and Canada
a)
Amazon River
b)
Rhine River
c)
St. Lawrence River
d)
Danube River
9.
Name this body of water that is surrounded by the Canadian Shield
a)
Hudson Bay
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Mediterranean Sea
d)
Caribbean Sea
10.
Name this physical feature in Canada
a)
Andes Mountains
b)
Pyrenees Mountains
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Alps Mountains
11.
Which of the following are problems associated with clearcutting trees?
1. Erosion
2. loss of profits to timber companies
3. wildlife habitat loss
4. more government regulations
a)
1 and 2
b)
1 and 3
c)
2 and 3
d)
2 and 4
12.

Why is Quebec important to Canada’s economy?

a)

Because of their culture

b)

A large part of Canada’s tech & computer industry is located here, on important shipping route, lots of natural resources

c)

Because of its location to the United States

d)

It's not because Quebec is not important to Canada's economy.

13.

What two countries fought for control of Canada?

a)

France and Great Britain

b)

France and Spain

c)

France and Portugal

d)

France and India

14.

SS6G5 Canada is the world’s second largest country in terms of land area. However, about 75% of Canada’s population lives within 100 miles of its southern border. Which of the following statements is a reason why so many Canadians live in their country’s southern region?

a)

Canadian law encourages people to live in its southern region.

b)

Canada’s southern region has a milder climate, is closer to the U.S. for travel and trade, and can offer more jobs than its northern region.

c)

Canada's northern regions have dangerous wild-life which poses a threat to citizen safety.

d)

Canada's section of the Great Lakes are too polluted.

15.
In 1867 several colonies in Canada joined together to form:
a)
O Canada
b)
Dominion of Canada
c)
North America United
d)
British Canada