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1 1 Canada is the world's second largest country in terms of land area
1 Canada is the world's second largest country in terms of land area. However, about 75 percent of Canada's population lives within 100 miles of its southern border. Which statement does not provide a reason why so many Canadians live in their country's southern region? A. More jobs are available in Canada's southern region. B. Canadian law encourages people to live in its southern region. C. Much of Canada's northern region is tundra.

2 2 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.

3 3 How does Canada’s strategic position (location) in North America affect trade?
A. It limits how much can be imported and exported. B. It allows for an easier movement of goods and services between other countries. C. It causes a barrier between its neighboring countries. D. It promotes easy trading with Poland and the Ukraine.

4 4. Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada’s largest trading partner?
A. climate B. population distribution C. location D. Gross Domestic Product

5 5. Which of these is MOST LIKELY to be classified as a reason for Canadians' concern about pollution of the Great Lakes? A. The Great Lakes are a favorite Canadian tourist destination. B. The Great Lakes are a major source of Canada's drinking water. C. Canadians prefer the beaches along the Great Lakes to those along the coast. D. Diving on shipwrecks is a growing Great Lakes sport which attracts divers from around the world.

6 Which term correctly matches Canadian Shield, St
Which term correctly matches Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence Seaway, Rocky Mountains, or Great Plains 6 Area of the country in the Western Coast Characterized by high peaks, rivers and pine trees Located next to the Pacific Ocean

7 Which term correctly matches Canadian Shield, St
Which term correctly matches Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence Seaway, Rocky Mountains, or Great Plains 7 Many of Canada’s resources are found here Lots of bare rock is good for mining Located around the Hudson Bay in Central Canada

8 Which term correctly matches Canadian Shield, St
Which term correctly matches Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence Seaway, Rocky Mountains, or Great Plains 8 Waterway that connects the Great Lakes to Atlantic Ocean Uses lakes, canals, and the St. Lawrence River Moves goods from central United States and Central Canada to all over the world

9 Which term correctly matches Canadian Shield, St
Which term correctly matches Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence Seaway, Rocky Mountains, or Great Plains 9 Area East of the Rocky Mountains Has open prairies and rolling hills Famous for farms and growing wheat and canola

10 10. Today, some citizens and elected leaders of Québec believe their province should take which action? A. refuse to trade with the United States B. close its borders to all new immigrants C. withdraw from the United Nations D. become an independent country

11 11. 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

12 12 Today, some Canadian citizens are called "separatists" because they believe that one Canadian province should become an independent nation. In which Canadian province would a separatist most likely live? A. Ontario B. Manitoba C. Alberta D. Québec

13 13 The historical reason why Quebec developed a different culture than the rest of Canada Most of Canada was colonized and governed by England Except for Quebec it was colonized by this country which was an enemy of England’s What is the name of the European country that settled Quebec?

14 14 Because of Canada's English and French heritage they have two official languages Citizens learn to speak English and French All government actions are in English and French Which vocabulary word describes the ability to speak two different languages?


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