WorksheetsLocation, Climate, Natural Resources of Canada
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Who is Canada's top trading partner?
United States
China
Japan
Mexico
How does Canada’s climate impact where people live?
Most people live in the North because it is very cold there
Most people live in the South because the climate is warmer there
Climate has no or little impact on where people live in Canada
What river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
Chattahoochee River
Mississippi River
St. Lawrence River
What continent is Canada located in?
Africa
North America
Europe
Most of Canada is covered by forests.
Which of the industries below benefit from the abundance of forests in Canada?
cattle raising
farming
logging
Why is it difficult to grow crops and raise livestock in Northern Canada?
the harsh climate
It is too close to the equator
It is too dry there
What natural resources are found on the Canadian Shield?
valuable minerals
wheat
livestock
beavers
Where can you find the mining industry in Canada?
Western Plains
Atlantic & Pacific Coasts
Canadian Shield
Where can you find the farming industry in Canada?
Western Plains
Atlantic & Pacific Coasts
Canadian Shield
How does Canada's population compare to its land size?
Large population, large land size
Small population, large land size
Large population, small land size
Small population, small land size
Why is it easy for Canada to trade with most countries across the globe?
Its access to the St. Lawrence River, the Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean
The long border with the United States
A long growing season and many natural resources in the northern region
Canada has the most mineral resources in the world
If Canada has large supply of a natural resource like oil or wheat, what advantage does it have over other countries?
It can help other countries produce oil and grow wheat
Canadians don't use much oil or wheat in their country
It can supply its own needs without trading for oil and wheat
It is the largest wheat grower in the world
Most Canadians live along the southern border, which region in southern Canada has the highest population?
English Channel
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes
What part of Canada is known for its vast mineral deposits?
Hudson Bay
Canadian Shield
St. Lawrence River
Rocky Mountains
Arable means suitable for farming.
True
False
How does Canada’s climate impact where people live?
Most people live in the North because it is very cold there
Most people live in the South because the climate is cold there
Climate has no or little impact on where people live in Canada
Most people in the south because of their access to a warmer climate, natural resources, and jobs.
SS6G5 What best explains why the United States is Canada’s largest trading partner?
Location
Climate
Population Distribution
GDP
SS6G5 Timber, minerals, fresh water, wheat, and fish are all examples of Canada's
provinces
population distribution
natural resources
trade barriers
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?
Canadian law encourages people to live in its southern region.
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.
Canada's northern regions have dangerous wild-life which poses a threat to citizen safety.
Canada's section of the Great Lakes are too polluted.
SS6E5 Which of the following is the major industry in Canada?
Service (tourism, etc)
Agriculture
Factories
mining and timber
How does Canada’s location in North America affect trade?
It limits how much can be imported and exported.
It promotes easy trading with Poland and the Ukraine.
It causes a barrier between its neighboring countries.
It allows for an easier movement of goods and services between other countries due its acess to major bodies of water.
Why are the natural resources in Canada important to the country?
They help to build the landscape of the country.
They allow citizens to gain individual wealth.
They help to support the economy of the country.
They are used to pay back a debt to the United States.
What challange might people living in northern Canada face when trying to import or export goods?
Finding the machinary to harvest natural resources from the frozen soil.
The cost added to the transportation of goods due to the cold climate.
Choosing which body of water would allow for faster transportation of goods.
The climate in northern Canada is very cold. Water and land freezes, which makes importing and exporting goods difficult.
