WorksheetsStudy Guide - Canada and the United States
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of the following are three oceans and two seas that surround Canada?
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Beaufort Sea, Labrador Sea
Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Red Sea, Black Sea
Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Baltic Sea, North Sea
How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
10
12
13
15
The national capital of Canada is?
Toronto
Ottawa
Vancouver
Montreal
What are the two main languages spoken in Canada?
English and French
Spanish and English
French and German
English and Spanish
Where does Canada rank in size?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Match the following regions with the majority of the Canadian population living there.
Northern Canada
Yukon and Northwest Territories
Western Canada
British Columbia and Alberta
Central Canada
Ontario and Quebec
Eastern Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador
What main landscape surrounds Hudson Bay?
Desert
Canadian Shield
Rainforest
Prairies
Which two main Empires fought over control of Canada?
British and French Empires
Spanish and Portuguese Empires
Ottoman and Russian Empires
Mughal and Qing Empires
Canada’s prime minister is:
Justin Trudeau
Stephen Harper
Paul Martin
Jean Chrétien
What is unique about the border between the US and Canada?
It is the longest undefended border in the world.
It is the most heavily guarded border in the world.
It is the shortest border in the world.
It is the only border with a wall.
The two largest ethnic groups in Canada are:
English and French
Chinese and Indian
German and Italian
Scottish and Irish
Who are the three Aboriginal people of Canada?
Inuit, Métis, and First Nations
Inuit, Métis, and Eskimo
First Nations, Métis, and Aleut
Inuit, Aleut, and First Nations
Canada is a destination for immigrants because:
It has a strong economy and job opportunities.
It has a harsh climate and limited resources.
It has strict immigration policies.
It is isolated from other countries.
Where does Canada rank in reference to lakes and inland waters?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Name three of Canada’s prominent natural resources. Where does it rank in petroleum production?
Forests, minerals, and water; 3rd
Forests, agriculture, and fisheries; 6th
Minerals, water, and agriculture; 3rd
Water, fisheries, and forests; 5th
(a) is Canada’s highest peak.
Which of the following are three of Canada’s largest cities?
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
Iqaluit, Calgary, Edmonton
Quebec City, Winnipeg, Halifax
Victoria, Saskatoon, Regina
The Great Lakes are important to the US and Canada because they provide:
A major source of fresh water
A habitat for desert wildlife
A location for mountain climbing
A site for tropical agriculture
Canada is known for its multiculturalism because:
It has a diverse population with many cultural backgrounds.
It has a single dominant culture.
It restricts immigration from other countries.
It has no cultural diversity.
Totem poles are important to cultures located in the Western provinces of Canada because they (a)
Inuit life and culture can be described as:
Nomadic and reliant on hunting and fishing
Urban and industrialized
Agricultural and settled
Technologically advanced and digital
What are the five main regions of the United States?
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
North, South, East, West, Central
Pacific, Atlantic, Central, Mountain, Desert
Urban, Rural, Coastal, Inland, Mountainous
Name three of the American territories and where are they located.
Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa
Hawaii, Alaska, and California
Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Cuba
Northern Mariana, Guam, Taiwan
The United States ranks in size as:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
The Ring of Fire is:
A famous jewelry piece
A major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur
A popular movie title
A type of spicy dish
Most immigrants who migrate to the United States come from which country?
Mexico
India
China
Philippines
The federal government invested $65 million in internet access in 2021 because:
To improve digital infrastructure
To support online education
To enhance cybersecurity
To reduce internet costs
Majority of US population lives in (a) .
Who receives most of our exports?
Mexico
Canada
China
France
Where does the US rank in producing coal?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Which city exemplifies cultural diffusion?
New York
New Orleans
Hollywood
Cairo
What are our three branches of government in the United States?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Federal, State, Local
Democratic, Republican, Independent
Senate, House, President
(a) are two mountain ranges in the United States.
What unique physical feature was created by volcanic activity over 7,500 years ago?
The Grand Canyon
Mount Everest
Crater Lake
The Great Barrier Reef
Our first National Park was established as (a) in the year (b) .
How many of the US states are contiguous?
(a)
How many members in the House of Representatives?
2
50
100
435
The head of an elected government in Canada is called the (a)
Which Canadian province is known for its French-speaking population?
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
What is the primary economic activity in the Canadian Prairies?
Fishing
Agriculture
Mining
Tourism
Which of the following is a major river in Canada?
Mississippi River
Amazon River
St. Lawrence River
Yangtze River
Which Canadian province is the largest by area?
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Which ocean is to the west of Canada?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What is the capital city of the United States?
New York
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
Chicago
We recieve most of our imports in the United States from
(a)
Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Mississippi River
Rio Grande
Colorado River
Hudson River
What is in red?
Alberta
Manitoba
Quebec
Nunavut
What is in red?
Regina
Edmonton
Fredericton
New Brunswick
Canada's elected legislature is called...
Parliament
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Where is Nunavut?
What is state #10?
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan
What is state #1?
Idaho
Utah
Montana
Colorado
What is state #1?
Arkansas
Louisiana
Kansas
Tennessee
Where is North Carolina?
What is state #2?
New York
New Jersey
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Des Moines
Ames
Kentucky
Louisville
Frankfort
Lexington
Bowling Green
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Biloxi
Jackson
Tupelo
