Quiz on Alberta and Saskatchewan

What is one major difference between Alberta and Saskatchewan despite their similar geography?

• Alberta is smaller in area.

• Saskatchewan has more mountains.

• Alberta has a larger population.

• Saskatchewan has more rivers.

Which indigenous tribes were primarily found in Alberta before European colonization?

• Dakota and Nakota

• Blackfoot and Stony Nakota

• Cree and Salu

• Cree and Matis

What was a significant factor in the settlement of Alberta and Saskatchewan in the late 1800s?

• Discovery of gold

• Construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway

• Establishment of national parks

• Introduction of new farming techniques

What geographical feature is common to both Alberta and Saskatchewan?

• Rocky Mountains

• Coastal beaches

• Great Plains

• Desert regions

Which natural resource has significantly contributed to Alberta's economic growth?

• Oil

• Gold

• Coal

• Timber

What is a major urban center in Alberta known for its rapid growth?

• Saskatoon

• Prince Albert

• Regina

• Calgary

How are Saskatchewan's borders uniquely defined?

• By natural rivers

• By lines of latitude and longitude

• By mountain ranges

• By historical treaties

Which province is known for having no natural borders?

• Manitoba

• Alberta

• British Columbia

• Saskatchewan

What is a key reason for the population difference between Alberta and Saskatchewan?

• Saskatchewan's colder climate

• Saskatchewan's higher taxes

• Alberta's oil industry

• Alberta's larger agricultural sector

Which Canadian province is known for its significant oil reserves?

• Ontario

• Nova Scotia

• Alberta

• Quebec