canadian Alberta 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which national park in Alberta is Canada's oldest national park?
- Jasper
- Banff (Correct answer)
- Waterton
- Elk Island
Correct answer: Banff
Banff National Park, established in 1885, is Canada's oldest.
Question 2: What is the largest city in Alberta by population?
- Edmonton
- Calgary (Correct answer)
- Red Deer
- Medicine Hat
Correct answer: Calgary
Calgary is Alberta's largest city.
Question 3: Which province lies directly east of Alberta?
- British Columbia
- Saskatchewan (Correct answer)
- Manitoba
- Quebec
Correct answer: Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan borders Alberta to the east.
Question 4: Alberta's oil sands are primarily located near which city?
- Fort McMurray (Correct answer)
- Calgary
- Lethbridge
- Edmonton
Correct answer: Fort McMurray
The Athabasca oil sands are near Fort McMurray.
Question 5: What landform dominates much of southern and central Alberta?
- Tundra
- Prairie grasslands (Correct answer)
- Rainforest
- Desert
Correct answer: Prairie grasslands
Flat prairie grasslands cover much of Alberta.
Question 6: Which dinosaur-rich area in Alberta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- Dinosaur Provincial Park (Correct answer)
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Drumheller Hills
Correct answer: Dinosaur Provincial Park
Dinosaur Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in fossils.
Question 7: What is a major agricultural product of Alberta besides cattle?
- Wheat (Correct answer)
- Rice
- Cotton
- Coffee
Correct answer: Wheat
Wheat is a major crop grown on Alberta's prairies.
Which national park in Alberta is Canada's oldest national park?