Canadian-Citizenship Practice Test - Canada's Regions - 3

What is the capital of Ontario?

Toronto

Ottawa

Halifax

Kitchener

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Of the five regions, which region in Canada is known for being rich in energy resources and fertile farmland?

West Coast

Prairie Provinces

Central Canada

Atlantic Provinces

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Which is incorrect concerning Ottawa?

It became capital in 1857

It is surrounded by the National Capital Region of 4700 square

It was named by Queen Elizabeth I

It is located on the Ottawa River

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What is NOT considered a characteristic of the Atlantic provinces?

Natural Resources

Hot humid summers

Cool winters

Cool humid summers

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What is NOT considered a characteristic of Central Canada?

It is known as the manufacturing and industrial heartland

It is considered the gateway to Canada

More than half the people live in cities and towns near the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

The region produces more than three-quarters of all Canadian manufactured goods

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Of Quebec's population, how many speak French as their first language?

Nearly ninety percent

More than three-quarters

Half

Under half

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In what province or territory is Lake Louise?

British Columbia

Alberta

New Brunswick

Yukon

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In land area, Canada is how many square kilometres?

1 million

10 million

5 million

6 million

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What province is known for its red soil and agriculture, especially potatoes?

New Brunswick

Prince Edward Island

Nova Scotia

Manitoba

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Canada has three territories and how many provinces?

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What province is known for its Gaelic and Celtic traditions?

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Which province boasts the world's richest deposits in uranium and potash, used in fertilizer?

Saskatchewan

New Brunswick

Alberta

British Columbia

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What province has the largest Frenchspeaking population outside of Quebec?

Nova Scotia

Manitoba

Ontario

New Brunswick

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Which province is the largest producer of oil and gas?

Newfoundland and Labrador

Alberta

Manitoba

New Brunswick

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What province is known for having played an important role in Atlantic trade and defence?

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

Newfoundland and Labrador

New Brunswick

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Where is the headquarters of the navy's Pacific fleet?

Victoria

Vancouver

Creston

Comox

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