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How does the topography of Canada compare with the topography of the United States?Why do most Canadians live in the southern part of the country? What influenced where the big cities of Canada developed?The Prairie ProvincesHow do the plains of Canada support the people and the economy?What challenges affect the Prairie Provinces’ ability to produce food?British Columbia, Pacific GatewayWhy is British Columbia called the ‘gateway to the Pacific?’What is the relationship between British Columbia and many Pacific Rim countries?Cultures of the Atlantic ProvincesHow has the location of the Atlantic Provinces influenced its culture?What countries have most influenced the culture of the Atlantic Provinces, and how is this influence evident? Life in the Northern TerritoriesWhat are the advantages and challenges of living in the harsh climate of the Northern Territories?How have people adapted to living in the harsh climate of northern Canada? What natural resources do they use?Cosmopolitan: Composed of people or elements from all parts of the worldContext: Toronto is a lively cosmopolitan city.Northern lights (Aurora Borealis): An atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands or streams of light that occurs inEarth’s northern hemisphereContext: Northern lights shows are often seen in the sky above Canada’s Northwest Territories.Province: An administrative district or division of a countryContext: Canada has 10 provinces.Territory: An administrative subdivision of a countryContext: The Northwest Territories is one of three territories in Canada.1. Three countries that have influenced Canadian culture and history are ____________________,_________________ and ___________________.2. In the 19th century, immigrants were drawn to Canada by _____________________________ offeredby the Canadian government.3. _______________________ customs and culture prevail in most of Canada.4. The official language in the province of Quebec is _____________________.5. The five largest Canadian cities are ________________, _______________, ___________________,___________________ and _________________.6. The animal most responsible for European settlement was the __________.7. The area around 16th century French settlements was called ___________.8. Charles II of England granted ____________________________ to a large section of land whoserivers drained into Hudson Bay.9. The winner of the French and Indian War was ___________________, who took over land that previouslyhad belonged to _____________________.10. The Quebec Act of 1774 recognized ________________in North America.11. The Province of _________ has tried to secede from Canada several times.12. The British North American Act established ________________________.13. Canada has a __________________ democracy, like the United Kingdom, and it’s leader, the ________________is chosen from among the parliament members. ................
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