canadian Ontario 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Ontario city was Canada's first capital and remains a key government centre?
- Kingston (Correct answer)
- London
- Windsor
- Sudbury
Correct answer: Kingston
Kingston served as the first capital of the united Province of Canada in 1841.
Question 2: The Parliament of Canada is located in which Ontario city?
- Toronto
- Ottawa (Correct answer)
- Hamilton
- Mississauga
Correct answer: Ottawa
The federal Parliament Buildings are in Ottawa, the national capital.
Question 3: Which industry is Ontario's automotive sector most associated with around Windsor and Oshawa?
- Fishing
- Car manufacturing (Correct answer)
- Oil extraction
- Forestry
Correct answer: Car manufacturing
Ontario is the heart of Canada's automobile manufacturing industry.
Question 4: What river forms part of the border between Ontario and Quebec near the national capital?
- Fraser River
- Ottawa River (Correct answer)
- Red River
- Saskatchewan River
Correct answer: Ottawa River
The Ottawa River separates Ontario from Quebec near Ottawa.
Question 5: Which of these is Ontario's largest provincial economy sector contribution within Canada?
- It has Canada's largest provincial economy (Correct answer)
- It has the smallest economy
- It has no manufacturing
- It produces no agricultural goods
Correct answer: It has Canada's largest provincial economy
Ontario has the largest economy of any Canadian province.
Question 6: Which Ontario region is known for wine production near Niagara?
- Niagara Peninsula (Correct answer)
- Canadian Shield
- Hudson Bay Lowlands
- James Bay
Correct answer: Niagara Peninsula
The Niagara Peninsula has a mild climate ideal for vineyards and wine.
Question 7: Toronto's busy international airport is named after which former Canadian Prime Minister?
- Lester B. Pearson (Correct answer)
- John A. Macdonald
- Wilfrid Laurier
- Pierre Trudeau
Correct answer: Lester B. Pearson
Toronto Pearson International Airport honours former PM Lester B. Pearson.
canadian Ontario 3
Which Ontario city was Canada's first capital and remains a key government centre?