Canada: Then and Now Reunions
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During the Industrial Revolution, why did people start moving from the countryside to cities?

  • To take jobs in industrial manufacturing operations (correct)
  • To enjoy a quieter lifestyle in urban areas
  • To escape natural disasters in rural areas
  • To have access to better healthcare facilities
  • What percentage of Canadians lived in cities or towns in 1901?

  • 81%
  • 13%
  • 50%
  • 37% (correct)
  • Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to the constant adaptation and change in cities, towns, and regions?

  • Economy
  • Technological advancements (correct)
  • Climate change
  • Migration patterns
  • What was the approximate population of Canada's urban areas in 1851?

    <p>318,000 out of 2.4 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked a significant increase in the urban population of Canada?

    <p>The Industrial Revolution in the late 18th and early 19th centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most notable change in the percentage of Canadians living in cities between 1851 and 2011?

    <p>Rose from 13% to 81%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best summarizes the relationship between urban and rural populations based on the text?

    <p>Urban and rural populations differ economically, demographically, and politically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Canadian provinces are considered the country's manufacturing and industrial heartland?

    <p>Ontario and Quebec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are large urban areas in eastern Canada, like Halifax and Moncton, typically located?

    <p>Along the coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What agricultural products does Canada export around the world?

    <p>Wheat, beef, and dairy products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of Canada has the rich soil suitable for agriculture similar to the U.S. prairies?

    <p>Southern Ontario and Quebec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wilderness dominates much of the uninhabited land in Canada?

    <p>Boreal Forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most of North America's bird species find their habitats in Canada?

    <p>Boreal Forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main threats to the untouched wilderness of the Canadian arctic?

    <p>Industrial development like oil drilling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Industrial Revolution, what led people to leave the countryside and move to cities in Canada?

    <p>Availability of high-paying jobs in industrial manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate percentage of Canadians living in cities or towns in 1851?

    <p>13%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the urban population change between 1851 and 1901 in Canada?

    <p>Increased to 37%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canadians lived in urban areas by 2011?

    <p>81%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor played a significant role in the urbanization of Canada during the late 18th and early 19th centuries?

    <p>Industrial Revolution and job opportunities in cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major impacts of the Industrial Revolution on Canada's population distribution?

    <p>Shift towards cities and urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the relationship between urban and rural populations in Canada during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>'Push and pull' dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Canada tends to have urban areas concentrated on fishing and shipping?

    <p>Eastern Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary agricultural activity in the Canadian prairies?

    <p>Wheat farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Canadian province has large urban areas that were not primarily centered around manufacturing?

    <p>Ontario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What poses a significant threat to the wildlife in the Canadian prairies due to extensive farmland conversion?

    <p>Habitat loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to the challenges faced by the untouched wilderness of the Canadian arctic?

    <p>Arctic shipping routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most fruits and vegetables in Canada get cultivated due to favorable conditions?

    <p>Southern Ontario and Quebec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wilderness area in Canada comprises primarily evergreen forests supporting rich biodiversity?

    <p>Boreal forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry views the untouched wilderness of the Canadian arctic as a potential source for development?

    <p>Oil drilling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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