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Review questions from Chapter 6: Canada

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How many regions, provinces, and territories does Canada have?

seven regions, ten provinces, and three territories

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the solid mass of rock that makes up nearly half of Canada's land surface; the most dominant feature of Canada

Canadian Shield

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What word means "a chain of mountains"?

cordillera

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political divisions similar to US states

provinces

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Name the major bodies of water of Canada.

Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Hudson Bay, and the Great Lakes

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the largest river in Canada

Mackenzie River

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Briefly describe the weather in Canada.

known for being cold, but varies regionally. Summers are mild and short. Winters are long and harsh.

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the point beyond which trees cannot grow at all

timberland

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unique winter winds that cause dramatic warming for a period of one to three days

Chinook winds

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Name the resources found in Canada.

fish, lobster, crabs, minerals, trees, maple syrup, fur, oil, wheat, barley, and flax

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the national capital of Canada

Ottawa

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What is the Dominion of Canada modeled after when it comes to government?

the British parliamentary system

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Who runs the executive branch of government in Canada?

prime minister

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Since Canada is part of the British Commonwealth, who is the head of state?

the British monarch (king or queen)

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What system of government does Canada use?

federal

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What type of economy does Canada have?

mixed which means the government has involvement in certain industries

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