Geography of Canada: Physical & Human Characteristics
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What is the population of Canada approximately?

  • 50 million
  • 10 million
  • 20 million
  • 35 million (correct)
  • Which river played a significant role in French exploration and colonization of Canada?

  • St. Lawrence River (correct)
  • Nile River
  • Amazon River
  • Mississippi River
  • After the French and Indian War, New France was handed over to which country?

  • Portugal
  • France
  • Spain
  • Britain (correct)
  • Which Canadian province was created from New France?

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

    What percentage of Canadians speak English as their first language?

    <p>Four-fifths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What continues to shape politics in Canada as mentioned in the text?

    <p>The friction between English and French speakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of Quebec's legal system according to the text?

    <p>Functioning on French common law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group in Canada often considers itself disadvantaged and descends from native tribes?

    <p>First Nations people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit do aboriginal communities on reservations in Canada often have compared to other Canadian communities?

    <p>Subsidized housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physical characteristic of Canada is described as shaping the country the most in the text?

    <p>Oil sands deposits in Northern Alberta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the Canadian dollar to decrease in value against the U.S. dollar within a year?

    <p>Global warming melting arctic ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Arctic region highlighted as a significant physical characteristic of Canada?

    <p>As it makes up over 40% of Canada's land mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable weather characteristic of the Arctic north of the Arctic Circle during summer?

    <p>Sun never sets for a month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the Arctic region become increasingly important to the rest of Canada?

    <p>With new arctic shipping lanes becoming possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does global warming impact Canada's role in the Arctic region?

    <p>It affects arctic ice melting and shipping lanes, impacting Canada's control and role</p> Signup and view all the answers

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