canadian Prince Edward Island 3

Question 1

What agricultural product is Prince Edward Island most famous for?

Accepted Answer

Potatoes

Answer

PEI is renowned for its potato farming and is a major potato producer.

Question 2

What gives Prince Edward Island's soil its distinctive red colour?

Accepted Answer

Iron oxide

Answer

High iron oxide content gives PEI's soil its characteristic red colour.

Question 3

What is the Mi'kmaq name traditionally used for Prince Edward Island?

Accepted Answer

Epekwitk (Abegweit)

Answer

The Mi'kmaq called the island Epekwitk, often rendered as Abegweit, meaning 'cradle on the waves'.

Question 4

Which industry, besides agriculture, is a major part of PEI's economy?

Accepted Answer

Fishing

Answer

Fishing, especially lobster and shellfish, is a key part of PEI's economy.

Question 5

PEI is a leading producer of which shellfish?

Accepted Answer

Oysters and mussels

Answer

Prince Edward Island is famous for its cultivated oysters and blue mussels.

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