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Canada's Geo. 6th
Canada's Geography for 6th grade (NES)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On which continent is Canada located? | North America |
| In which hemispheres does Canada lie? | Northern and Western hemispheres |
| What is the second-largest country in the world? | Canada (only Russia is bigger) |
| How wide is Canada from one side to the other? | Over 3,000 miles |
| Which country forms Canada's southern border? | The United States |
| How many provinces and territories make up Canada? | Ten provinces and three territories |
| What is the capital of Canada, and in which province is it located? | Ottawa, located in Ontario |
| Which is the largest province in Canada, and where is it located? | Quebec, located in eastern Canada |
| Which is the largest and deepest of the world's five oceans? | The Pacific Ocean |
| What fraction of the earth's surface does the Pacific Ocean cover? | 1/3rd |
| Which ocean borders Canada to the west? | The Pacific Ocean |
| What is a major shipping route from Canada to Asia? | The Pacific Ocean |
| Which is the second-largest of the world's five oceans? | The Atlantic Ocean |
| Which is the world's most heavily traveled ocean? | The Atlantic Ocean |
| Which is the world's most heavily traveled ocean? | The Atlantic Ocean |
| Which ocean borders Canada to the east? | The Atlantic Ocean |
| What is a major shipping route from Canada to Europe and Africa? | The Atlantic Ocean |
| What is the Canadian Shield? | A huge physical region that covers most of eastern and southern Canada |
| How much of Canada's land area does the Canadian Shield cover? | Nearly half |
| What shape does the Canadian Shield form around Hudson Bay? | A horseshoe-shaped curve |
| From which two bodies of water does the Canadian Shield stretch? | From the Great Lakes to the Arctic Ocean |
| Why is the Canadian Shield not good for farming? | It is covered in mostly thin soil on top of layers of rock |
| What natural resources are found in the Canadian Shield? | Trees, minerals, and water |
| What features does the Canadian Shield contain that were created by glaciers? | Thousands of lakes |
| Is the Canadian Shield densely or sparsely populated? | Sparsely populated |
| Where is Hudson Bay located? | In east-central Canada |
| What is a gulf? | An arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land |
| To which oceans is Hudson Bay connected? | The Atlantic and Arctic Oceans |
| After whom is Hudson Bay named? | The English explorer Henry Hudson |
| What is shipped from Hudson Bay to the Atlantic Ocean and beyond? | Grain from Alberta and Saskatchewan |
| During which months is Hudson Bay navigable? | From July to October |
| What are the Great Lakes? | Five freshwater lakes in central North America |
| Where are the Great Lakes located? | Along the border between the United States and Canada |
| What are the names of the Great Lakes from east to west? | Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, and Lake Superior (HOMES) |
| Why are the Great Lakes important for transportation? | They form a valuable transportation network for many products shipped to and from the US |
| How busy is the Great Lakes region in terms of shipping? | It is one of the world's busiest shipping areas |
| Where does much of Canada's population live in relation to the Great Lakes? | Around the Great Lakes region |
| Where are the Rocky Mountains located? | In western Canada and the United States |
| How far do the Rocky Mountains extend? | Over 2,000 miles from New Mexico to northern British Columbia |
| Why are the Rocky Mountains sparsely populated? | Because of the terrain |
| What natural features are common within the Canadian Rockies? | Numerous glaciers |
| What is the biggest industry in the Rocky Mountains region? | Mining |
| What are the major minerals found in the Rocky Mountains? | Iron ore, copper, coal, and gold |
| What industry follows mining as the largest in the Rockies? | Logging |
| Why are the Rocky Mountains a popular tourist destination? | They are a natural attraction and most of the Canadian Rockies are now protected as national parks |
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