Understanding Canada's Golden Horseshoe

What is the rank of Canada in terms of population despite being the second largest country by area?

• 10th

• 37th

• 25th

• 50th

Which indigenous tribes initially settled in the area now known as Toronto?

• Inuit and Cree

• Iroquois and Mississauga

• Blackfoot and Sioux

• Algonquin and Huron

What was the original name of Toronto before it was changed?

• Montreal

• Ottawa

• Kingston

• York

What natural resource is abundant in the Golden Horseshoe, contributing to its growth?

• Oil reserves

• Fresh water

• Gold mines

• Timber

What type of soil in the Golden Horseshoe makes it suitable for agriculture?

• Louvasol

• Sandy

• Peaty

• Clay

Which climate classification method describes the Golden Horseshoe's climate?

• Köppen

• Trewartha

• Thornthwaite

• Holdridge

What percentage of Canadian goods are exported to the United States?

• 90%

• 75%

• 60%

• 50%

Which city anchors the Golden Horseshoe and is Canada's largest city?

• Calgary

• Toronto

• Montreal

• Vancouver

What is the approximate population of the Greater Golden Horseshoe?

• 12 million

• 5 million

• 7.8 million

• 9.8 million

What percentage of Canada's GDP is contributed by Toronto alone?

• 20%

• 25%

• 15%

• 10%