Cultural Geography Chapter 8 Review

Front 1

1. Name five geographic features shared by Canada and the United States.

Back 1

The Atlantic Coast, the Appalachian Mts., the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Great Lakes, the Rocky Mts., and the Pacific Mt. Ranges.

Front 2

2. What are the 4 main ethnic groups of Canadians?

Back 2

British, French, Eskimo (Inuit), and Indian.

Front 3

3. Give 3 major differences between the Maritime, Central, and Western Provinces.

Back 3

Maritime Provinces:
Central Provinces:
Western Provinces:

Front 4

4. Which European country first explored and claimed the land around the St. Lawrence River?

Back 4

France.

Front 5

5. What kind of government does Canada have?

Back 5

Parliament.

Front 6

6. Which province fits each description?

Back 6

a. Prince Edward Island.
b. Quebec.
c. Ontario.
d. Ontario.
e. Saskatchewan.
f. Newfoundland.
g. New Brunswick.
h. Manitoba.
i. Quebec.
j. British Columbia.
k. Alberta.

Front 7

7. Name the 2 national languages of Canada.

Back 7

English and French.

Front 8

8. Why is southern Ontario such an important region of Canada?

Back 8

It's the center of Canada's industry and population.

Front 9

9. What is the largest metropolitan area in Canada?

Back 9

Toronto, Ontario.

Front 10

10. Why are Canada's territories valuable despite their cold climates?

Back 10

The territories have resources.
Yukon Territory - gold, lead, zinc.
Northwest Territories - petroleum, animals (for trapping), fishing, lead, zinc, diamonds.
Nunavut - ports.