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Canadian History, Geography, Climate, Location

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a)

Hudson Bay

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Great Lakes

2.

a)

Hudson Bay

b)

St. Lawrence River

c)

Gulf of Mexico

3.

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

St. Lawrence River

c)

Great Lakes

4.

This body of water is located on the west coast of Canada.

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

5.

This body of water is located on Canada's east coast.

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

6.

What mountain range do the United States and Canada share along the western coast?

a)

Appalachian Mountains

b)

Andes Mountains

c)

Rocky Mountains

d)

Sierra Nevada Mountains

7.

Valuable minerals, such as nickel, copper, gold, silver, zinc, and uranium, can be found where in Canada?

a)

Great Lakes region

b)

Beneath the Hudson Bay

c)

Throughout the Canadian Shield

d)

On the Interior Plains

8.

Due to climate and geography, most Canadians live

a)

close to the Pacific Ocean.

b)

close to the Atlantic Ocean.

c)

close to the United States border.

d)

close to Alaska.

9.

Because of its location, who is Canada’s largest trading partner?

a)

Mexico

b)

United Kingdom

c)

United States

d)

Japan

10.

All of the following are important natural resources in Canada EXCEPT

a)

Timber.

b)

Fish.

c)

Minerals.

d)

Cotton.

11.

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between climate and population in Canada?

a)

Because of the arctic climate, very few Canadians live in southern Canada.

b)

Because of the arctic climate, very few Canadians live in northern Canada.

c)

The majority of Canadians live in central Canada because of the temperate climate.

d)

The majority of Canadians live in northern Canada because of the arctic climate.

12.
Which 2 European countries were fighting for control of Canada?
a)
France and Spain
b)
France and Great Britain
c)
Germany and Italy
d)
Russia and Great Britain
13.
What does it mean to be bilingual?
a)
talking loud
b)
speaking 2 languages
c)
speaking with your hands
d)
having no language
14.

Who wins the French and Indian War?

a)

French

b)

Americans

c)

English

d)

Indians

15.
What was the first official French settlement?
a)
Newfoundland
b)
Quebic
c)
Quebec
d)
Thomas Island
16.
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
a)
The French and British wanted the same land.
b)
The French and Indians wanted the same land.
c)
The Indians and British wanted the same land.
d)
The Indians wouldn't sell their land.
17.
Due to Canada's location, climate, and natural resources, the majority of the population tends to live in the ____________________
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
18.

Which country shares a border with Canada?

a)

Mexico

b)

Russia

c)

United States

d)

Greenland

19.
What is the northern climate like?
a)
Warm and soothing
b)
cool and refreshing
c)
arctic-like
d)
temperate or mild
20.
What language do most people in Quebec speak?
a)
British
b)
French
c)
English
d)
European 
21.

SS6G5 What best explains why the United States is Canada’s largest trading partner?

a)

Location

b)

Climate

c)

Population Distribution

d)

GDP

22.

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

23.

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.

24.

What are the people fighting for the independence of Quebec known as?

a)

Abolitionists

b)

Federalists

c)

Nationalists

d)

Separatists

25.

What cultural difference is a large factor in the Quebec independence movement?

a)

Most people in Quebec practice Judaism as their religion.

b)

Most people in Quebec speak French as their first language.

c)

Most people in Quebec think it should be part of the United States.

26.

Why do many residents of Quebec want the province to be independent?

a)

They fear that they will run out of resources if Quebec is not independent.

b)

They fear that their French culture will disappear if Quebec is not independent.

c)

They fear that there will not be enough jobs for them if Quebec is not independent.

d)

They fear that the province will become overpopulated if Quebec is not independent.

27.

Why do members of the Quebec independence movement want Quebec to be independent from Canada?

a)

to protect and preserve their unique culture

b)

widespread corruption in the federal government

c)

residents pay a higher tax rate than residents of other provinces

d)

to improve their economy through the elimination of trade restrictions

28.

Why do many of Canada's government leaders want Quebec to stay a part of Canada?

a)

Its independence would hurt Canada's economy.

b)

Its independence would threaten Canada's security.

c)

Its independence would cause overpopulation in Canada.

d)

Its independence would harm Canada's First Nation peoples.

29.

What is one reform implemented by the Canadian government in an attempt to satisfy residents of Quebec that favor independence?

a)

The government reduced the federal income tax rates for residents of Quebec.

b)

The government enacted harsher punishments for violations of religious freedom

c)

The government awarded additional seats in the Canadian Parliament to Quebec.

d)

The government established English and French as the two official languages of Canada.