The Canadian Geographic Challenge
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Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Round 1 Oceans ( /4) ANSWERS 1. If you were on the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador and looking towards England, you would be facing the Pacific Ocean. A) True B) False 2. Which three oceans touch Canada? A) Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic C) Indian, Atlantic and Pacific B) Atlantic, Indian and Arctic D) Arctic, Southern and Atlantic 3. You are more likely to find salt water in an ocean than in a lake. A) True B) False 4. When you swim in salt water, you tend to float more easily than you do in fresh water. A) True B) False Level 1 Classroom 1 Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Round 2 Physical Geography ( /4) ANSWERS 1. The Appalachian Mountains in eastern Canada are higher than the Rocky Mountains in western Canada. A) True B) False 2. Which of the following Great Lakes is the largest? A) Lake Erie B) Lake Ontario C) Lake Superior D) Lake Huron 3. The Sahara Desert is located in which continent? A) Africa B) Europe C) South America D) Asia 4. Earthquakes are usually stronger in British Columbia than in Nova Scotia. A) True B) False Level 1 Classroom 2 Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Round 3 Native Peoples and Cultures ( /4) ANSWERS 1. The dominant group of Aboriginal peoples living in Nunavut is: A) Cree C) Inuit B) Dene D) Maliseet 2. Totem poles are most closely associated with First Nations from which part of Canada? A) Great Lakes B) Northern Quebec C) Pacific Northwest D) Maritimes 3. The majority of Métis live in which region of Canada? A) Central Canada C) Northern Canada B) Eastern Canada D) Western Canada 4. The Aztecs used sophisticated engineering to build a city and an advanced farming system in the 1300 and 1400s. Where did the Aztecs live? A) Russia B) Mexico C) Australia D) South Africa Level 1 Classroom 3 Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Round 4 Explorers and Pioneers ( /2) ANSWERS 1. The June 2015 issue of Canadian Geographic featured 100 of Canada’s top explorers. Chris Hadfield was featured because of this recent accomplishment. A) Walking across Antarctica B) Exploring the bottom of the Pacific Ocean C) Commanding the International Space Station D) Climbing Mount Everest 2. What famous route was Sir John Franklin searching for when he, his men and his ships, Erebus and Terror, went missing? A) Bangka Passage B) Northwest Passage C) Inside Passage D) Drake Passage Level 1 Classroom 4 Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Round 5 Canadian Superlatives ( /3) ANSWERS 1. Ontario is the most populated province in Canada. A) True B) False 2 2. In terms of landmass (km ), Nunavut is the largest of Canada’s territories. A) True B) False 3. Ottawa has more people than any other Canadian city. A) True B) False Level 1 Classroom 5 Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Round 6 Canadian Wildlife ( /3) ANSWERS 1. Narwhals are most likely found in which province or territory? A) New Brunswick B) Prince Edward Island C) British Columbia D) Nunavut 2. Lobster fishing is very important to the province where this giant lobster statue is found. What province is it? A) Newfoundland and Labrador B) British Columbia C) New Brunswick D) Ontario 3. What province or territory has the greatest number of grizzly bears? A) Alberta B) Manitoba C) Nunavut D) Newfoundland and Labrador Level 1 Classroom 6 Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Round 7 Famous Landmarks and Landscapes ( /3) ANSWERS 1. Where is Parliament Hill located? A) Ottawa B) Vancouver C) Toronto D) Montreal 2. Much of the Amazon Rain Forest is found in which country? A) Australia B) Germany C) Brazil D) Nigeria 3. The Statue of Liberty is found in which country? A) Austria B) United States C) China D) France Level 1 Classroom 7 Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Round 8 Canada and the World ( /3) ANSWERS 1. Which country is Canada’s biggest trading partner? A) China C) United States B) United Kingdom D) Mexico 2. In the summer of 2015, what major sporting event was held in Canada? A) Olympic Games C) Super Bowl B) Wimbledon Tennis D) Pan Am Games Championship 3. Thousands of immigrants move to Canada each year. A) True B) False Level 1 Classroom 8 Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Round 9 Recent World Events ( /3) ANSWERS 1. In April 2015, thousands of people were killed in Nepal and thousands more were injured when a natural disaster struck. What was it? A) Volcanic eruption C) Tornado B) Earthquake D) Typhoon 2. What disease caused an epidemic in West Africa in 2013 and is still a problem today? A) Measles C) Ebola B) Chicken pox D) Malaria 3. Use the map below to indicate which country won both the women’s and the men’s gold medals for hockey in the 2014 Winter Olympics? A) A B) B C) C D) D Level 1 Classroom 9 Name: The Canadian Geographic Challenge Answers Round 1: Oceans Round 5: Canadian Superlatives 1. B) False 1. A) True 2. A) Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic 2. A) True 3. A) True 3. B) False 4. A) True Round 6: Canadian Wildlife Round 2: Physical Geography 1. D) Nunavut 1. B) False 2. C) New Brunswick 2. C) Lake Superior 3. A) Alberta 3. A) Africa 4. A) True Round 7: Famous Landmarks and Landscapes 1. A) Ottawa Round 3: Native Peoples and Cultures 2. C) Brazil 1. C) Inuit 3. B) United States 2. C) Pacific Northwest 3. D) Western Canada Round 8: Canada and the World 4. B) Mexico 1. C) United States 2. D) Pan Am Games Round 4: Explorers and Pioneers 3. A) True 1. C) Commanding the International Space Station Round 9: Recent World Events 2. B) Northwest Passage 1. B) Earthquake 2. C) Ebola 3. C) C Level 1 Classroom 10.