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Canada's regions questions
There are 75 canada's regions practice questions here, each with its correct answer and an explanation, written from Discover Canada. The real Canadian Citizenship Test is 20 questions in 45 minutes and you need 15 correct to pass. Reading is free and needs no account.
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1.Which is the second largest country on earth?
- AThe United States
- BChina
- CAustralia
- DCanada
Canada is the second largest country on earth, at 10 million square kilometres. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
2.Which three oceans border Canada?
- AThe Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic
- BThe Pacific, Arctic and Indian
- CThe Atlantic, Arctic and Southern
- DThe Pacific, Atlantic and Indian
Oceans on three sides: Pacific to the west, Atlantic to the east, Arctic to the north. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
3.How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
- ATen provinces and three territories
- BNine provinces and four territories
- CTen provinces and two territories
- DTwelve provinces and one territory
Canada has ten provinces and three territories. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
4.How many distinct regions does Canada include?
- AThree
- BFive
- CFour
- DSix
Canada includes five distinct regions: the Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, the Prairie Provinces, the West Coast and the Northern Territories. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
5.Which is Canada’s capital city?
- AToronto
- BQuébec City
- COttawa
- DMontreal
Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
6.Who chose Ottawa as the capital, and in which year?
- ASir John A. Macdonald, in 1867
- BQueen Elizabeth II, in 1952
- CLord Durham, in 1840
- DQueen Victoria, in 1857
Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
7.On which river does the national capital stand?
- AThe Mackenzie River
- BThe Saguenay River
- CThe St. Lawrence River
- DThe Ottawa River
Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
8.What is Canada’s approximate population?
- AAbout 60 million
- BAbout 11 million
- CAbout 34 million
- DAbout 18 million
Canada has a population of about 34 million people. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
9.Which provinces are referred to as the Atlantic Provinces?
- ANewfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, P.E.I. and Nova Scotia
- BNewfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I., Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
- CQuebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
- DNova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba and P.E.I.
The Atlantic Provinces are Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. (The Atlantic Provinces)
10.What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
- ACharlottetown
- BHalifax
- CSt. John’s
- DSaint John
Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia. (The Atlantic Provinces)
11.What is the capital of New Brunswick?
- AFredericton
- BSaint John
- CMoncton
- DHalifax
Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick. (The Atlantic Provinces)
12.What is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador?
- ASaint John
- BHalifax
- CSt. John’s
- DCharlottetown
St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. (The Atlantic Provinces)
13.What is the capital of Prince Edward Island?
- ASt. John’s
- BSummerside
- CCharlottetown
- DFredericton
Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island. (The Atlantic Provinces)
14.Which is Canada’s smallest province?
- ANewfoundland and Labrador
- BNew Brunswick
- CNova Scotia
- DPrince Edward Island
Smallest of the provinces is Prince Edward Island, known for red soil, beaches and potatoes. (The Atlantic Provinces)
15.Which province is the birthplace of Confederation?
- AOntario, the most populous province
- BPrince Edward Island
- CQuebec, the oldest of the colonies
- DNova Scotia, the gateway to Canada
Prince Edward Island is the birthplace of Confederation. (The Atlantic Provinces)
16.Where are the world’s highest tides found?
- AThe Gulf of St. Lawrence
- BThe Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia
- CHudson Bay
- DThe Strait of Georgia
The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia has the world's highest tides. (The Atlantic Provinces)
17.Which is the most easterly point in North America?
- ANova Scotia
- BPrince Edward Island
- CNewfoundland and Labrador
- DNew Brunswick
North America's most easterly point is Newfoundland and Labrador, which keeps a time zone of its own. (The Atlantic Provinces)
18.Which province is the most populous of the Atlantic Provinces?
- ANova Scotia
- BNew Brunswick
- CPrince Edward Island
- DNewfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia is the most populous Atlantic Province. (The Atlantic Provinces)
19.Which bridge connects Prince Edward Island to the mainland?
- AThe Angus L. Macdonald Bridge
- BThe Peace Bridge
- CThe Lions Gate Bridge
- DThe Confederation Bridge
Prince Edward Island is connected to mainland Canada by the Confederation Bridge, one of the longest continuous multispan bridges in the world. (The Atlantic Provinces)
20.Where is Canada’s largest naval base?
- ASt. John’s
- BVictoria
- CSaint John
- DHalifax
Halifax is home to Canada's largest naval base. (The Atlantic Provinces)
21.Which two provinces make up Central Canada?
- AQuebec and New Brunswick
- BOntario and Alberta
- CQuebec and Ontario
- DOntario and Manitoba
Central Canada is made up of Quebec and Ontario. (Central Canada)
22.What is the capital of Ontario?
- AOttawa
- BHamilton
- CToronto
- DKingston
Toronto is the capital of Ontario. (Central Canada)
23.What is the capital of Quebec?
- AMontreal
- BGatineau
- CTrois-Rivières
- DQuébec City
Québec City is the capital of Quebec. (Central Canada)
24.Which is the largest city in Canada?
- AOttawa
- BMontreal
- CToronto
- DVancouver
Largest Canadian city, and its main financial centre, is Toronto. (Central Canada)
25.Which is Canada’s main financial centre?
- AToronto
- BVancouver
- CCalgary
- DMontreal
Largest Canadian city, and its main financial centre, is Toronto. (Central Canada)
26.Which is Canada’s second largest city?
- AVancouver
- BToronto
- CMontreal
- DOttawa
Montreal ranks second among Canadian cities, and after Paris no mainly French-speaking city in the world is bigger. (Central Canada)
27.Which province is Canada’s largest producer of hydro-electricity?
- AOntario
- BManitoba
- CQuebec
- DBritish Columbia
Quebec is Canada's largest producer of hydro-electricity. (Central Canada)
28.How much of Canada’s manufactured goods do Ontario and Quebec produce together?
- AMore than three-quarters
- BMore than one-tenth
- CMore than half
- DMore than one-quarter
Ontario and Quebec together produce more than three-quarters of all Canadian manufactured goods. (Central Canada)
29.Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world?
- ALake Superior
- BLake Huron
- CLake Erie
- DLake Ontario
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world. (Central Canada)
30.Which of the five Great Lakes lies wholly within the United States?
- ALake Erie
- BLake Superior
- CLake Michigan
- DLake Huron
Five Great Lakes lie between Ontario and the United States: Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario. (Central Canada)
31.Which region is known for its vineyards, wines and fruit crops?
- AThe Prairies
- BThe Bay of Fundy
- CThe Okanagan Valley
- DThe Niagara region
The Niagara region is known for its vineyards, wines and fruit crops. (Central Canada)
32.Which province has the largest French-speaking population outside Quebec?
- AManitoba
- BAlberta
- CNew Brunswick
- DOntario
Ontario has the largest French-speaking population outside of Quebec. (Central Canada)
33.Which three provinces are the Prairie Provinces?
- AManitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
- BManitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan
- CAlberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan
- DSaskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are the Prairie Provinces. (The Prairie Provinces)
34.What is the capital of Manitoba?
- ABrandon
- BRegina
- CWinnipeg
- DSaskatoon
Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba. (The Prairie Provinces)
35.What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
- AEdmonton
- BRegina
- CSaskatoon
- DWinnipeg
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan. (The Prairie Provinces)
36.What is the capital of Alberta?
- ACalgary
- BRegina
- CBanff
- DEdmonton
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. (The Prairie Provinces)
37.Where is the RCMP training academy?
- AOttawa
- BRegina
- CWinnipeg
- DCalgary
Regina is home to the training academy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. (The Prairie Provinces)
38.Which province has 40% of Canada’s arable land?
- AAlberta, the most populous Prairie province
- BManitoba, with its farmland and hydro power
- COntario, with its dairy and grain crops
- DSaskatchewan
Two-fifths of Canada's arable land sits in Saskatchewan, the leading producer of grains and oilseeds. (The Prairie Provinces)
39.Which is Canada’s largest producer of oil and gas?
- ASaskatchewan
- BNewfoundland and Labrador
- CBritish Columbia
- DAlberta
Alberta is the largest producer of oil and gas in Canada. (The Prairie Provinces)
40.Which province has the largest Aboriginal population?
- ASaskatchewan
- BAlberta
- COntario
- DManitoba
Manitoba has the largest Aboriginal population of any province, at over 15%. (The Prairie Provinces)
41.Which national park was established in Alberta in 1885?
- AWood Buffalo National Park
- BBanff National Park
- CJasper National Park
- DLake Louise National Park
Alberta has five national parks, including Banff National Park, established in 1885. (The Prairie Provinces)
42.After whom was Alberta named?
- APrincess Louise Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria
- BLord Strathcona, who drove the last spike
- CPrince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria
- DQueen Victoria herself, who chose the name
Alberta was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. (The Prairie Provinces)
43.Which is the most populous Prairie province?
- AManitoba
- BBritish Columbia
- CAlberta
- DSaskatchewan
Alberta is the most populous Prairie province. (The Prairie Provinces)
44.Where are some of the world’s richest deposits of dinosaur fossils?
- AThe Canadian Shield
- BThe Okanagan Valley
- CThe Bay of Fundy
- DThe Badlands of Alberta
Alberta's Badlands hold some of the richest prehistoric fossil and dinosaur deposits anywhere. (The Prairie Provinces)
45.What is the capital of British Columbia?
- AKelowna
- BWhistler
- CVancouver
- DVictoria
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. (The West Coast)
46.Which is Canada’s largest and busiest port?
- AThe Port of Victoria
- BThe Port of Montreal
- CThe Port of Vancouver
- DThe Port of Halifax
The Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest and busiest port. (The West Coast)
47.Which province is Canada’s Pacific gateway?
- AYukon, on the northern Pacific coast
- BAlberta, with its oil and gas exports
- CManitoba, with its hydro-electric power
- DBritish Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, on the Pacific coast. (The West Coast)
48.Which province has the most valuable forestry industry in Canada?
- ANew Brunswick
- BOntario
- CBritish Columbia
- DQuebec
British Columbia has the most valuable forestry industry in Canada. (The West Coast)
49.Which valley in British Columbia is known for fruit orchards and wine?
- AThe Barossa Valley
- BThe Niagara region
- CThe Okanagan Valley
- DThe Fraser Valley
British Columbia is known for mining, fishing, and the fruit orchards and wine industry of the Okanagan Valley. (The West Coast)
50.Approximately how many provincial parks does British Columbia have?
- A600
- B6,000
- C60
- D100
British Columbia has the most extensive park system in Canada, with approximately 600 provincial parks. (The West Coast)
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