Unit 3 Canada Study Guide

Where do most Canadians live?

• Near the US Border

• In the Arctic regions

• On the West Coast

• In the Rocky Mountains

Why do most Canadians live in south near the U.S. border?

• Better climate in the southern part of Canada

• Proximity to major U.S. cities

• More job opportunities

• Access to better healthcare facilities

How big is Canada’s population?

• 33 million

• 35 million

• 37 million

• 40 million

How long is the border of the US and Canada?

• 3,000 miles

• 4,000,000 miles

• 2,780,092 miles

• 5,000 miles

Why did Quebec want independence from Canada?

• To preserve its French culture

• To join the United States

• To become a monarchy

• To gain control over natural resources

Who is the head of government in Canada?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Governor General

• Chancellor

Who is the head of state in Canada?

• The King

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor General

• The President

Why is Canada able to trade easily with the rest of the world?

• It borders 3 oceans

• It has a large population

• It is a member of the European Union

• It has a tropical climate

How does having natural resources help Canada’s economy?

• It helps support jobs, income, and trading

• It leads to overpopulation

• It causes environmental degradation

• It increases dependency on foreign aid

How does human capital help Canada’s economic growth?

• Higher educated people lead to better jobs

• It decreases the need for technology

• It reduces the need for natural resources

• It lowers the cost of living