Canada Flashcards
Canada is the ___ largest country in the world.
2nd
In what two hemispheres is Canada located?
Western and Northern
Where would you most likely find French being spoken in Canada?
Quebec
Body of water that dominates central-eastern Canada
Hudson Bay
Mountain range that runs along the west coast of Canada & the US
Rocky Mountains
Horseshoe-shaped region around Hudson Bay; rich in minerals; region suffers from over-extraction of resources
Canadian Shield
Borders Canada on the east coast; fishing is a major industry here
Atlantic Ocean
Waterway that contains 5 freshwater lakes; 75% of Canada’s population lives around this feature because of manufacturing jobs and climate; region suffers from acid rain
Great Lakes
Body of water that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean; important waterway for trade
St. Lawrence River
Borders Canada on the west coast; fishing is a major industry here
Pacific Ocean
Name three of Canada’s major natural resources:
minerals, timber, fish
Who is Canada’s largest trading partner?
USA
Which two European nations colonized Canada?
France and England
What language and religion did the French fur traders bring to Canada?
French and Catholicism
Which province has considered separating from the rest of Canada?
Quebec
What are two reasons why 75% of Canada’s population lives in the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence region?
Mild climate and there are many jobs there
Describe the climate and population of northern Canada:
Harsh, artic, very few people live here
Describe the climate and population of southern Canada:
Temperate climate, the majority of Canada’s population lives within 100 miles of US border
Where are most agricultural products grown in Canada?
Interior plains (Central Canada)
True or False:
Acid rain is caused by rain mixing with gasses that are released into the air by the burning of fossil fuels.
True
Mexico contributes between 50-70% of the pollution that leads to acid rain in Canada.
False- The US contributes, not Mexico
True or False: Power plants, factories, and vehicle emissions are the main causes of over-extraction in Canada.
False-main cause is acid rain
True or False: Acid rain is a major problem for Canada’s Great Lakes/St. Lawrence region.
True
Clearcutting can lead to flooding and eutrophication, a process where nutrient-rich soil from clear-cut forests moves into rivers, leading to excessive plant growth and less oxygen for fish.
True
True or False: Desertification is a major environmental problem that is occurring around the Canadian Shield.
False-over extraction of resources
How did Canada gain its independence from Great Britain?
Peacefully through a series of negotiations and treaties
Why do separatists want to form their own country?
to preserve their French language and culture
What were the results of the two referendums on whether Quebec should secede from Canada?
Close, but voted to stay part of Canada
Describe the separatist movement in Canada today?
Movement has become weaker and more divided
On a map, point out the
-St. Lawrence River
-Hudson Bay
-Atlantic Ocean
-Pacific Ocean
-Great Lakes
-Canadian Shield
-Rocky Mountains
-Quebec
