15 Questions
What is the main focus of reunions according to the text?
Reflecting on changes in people and places
What major event led to people moving from the countryside to cities in Canada?
The Industrial Revolution
What percentage of Canadians lived in cities or towns in 1901?
37%
What was the percentage of urban dwellers in Canada in 1851?
13%
What is the main reason for the constant push and pull between urban and rural areas?
Economic, demographic, and political differences
What does the text suggest about the geographic evolution of Canada?
Constant adaptation and change
What is the primary impact of the Industrial Revolution on Canadian urbanization?
Significant increase in urban population
Which Canadian provinces are the country's manufacturing and industrial heartland?
Ontario and Quebec
Where do large urban areas in eastern Canada tend to be located, and what does the economy depend upon?
On the coast; fishing and shipping
What is the primary type of agriculture in the Canadian prairies?
Wheat and soybean farming
What is the impact of converting much of the Canadian prairies to farmland?
Changes in landscape and endangerment of wildlife
Which part of Canada remains largely uninhabited wilderness?
Northern forests
What is the primary type of wilderness north of Canada's expansive boreal forests?
Tundra
What is the major concern regarding the Canadian arctic?
Industrial development and potential environmental impact
Where does much of Canada's urban population reside?
Within 100 miles of the U.S. border
Test your knowledge of Canadian cities close to the U.S. border with this quiz. Explore the geographical proximity and economic significance of cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and more.
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