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10 Average Questions about Canadian Geography

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A multiple-choice quiz by MongolianStomper. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MongolianStomper

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
38,688

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
5013

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (2/10), Linda_Arizona (6/10), piet (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Canadian province actually didn't become a part of Canada until 1949: Hint

Quebec

Newfoundland

British Columbia

Prince Edward Island

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Question 2 of 10

2. Canada is the second largest country in land area in the world. Which country is largest? Hint

China

USA

Brazil

Russia

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Question 3 of 10

3. This province borders Minnesota and New York: Hint

Manitoba

Quebec

Ontario

Northwest Territories

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Question 4 of 10

4. This is the southernmost Canadian province: Hint

Quebec

British Columbia

Nova Scotia

Ontario

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Question 5 of 10

5. The eastern half of the Northwest Territories recently was formed into what new territory? Hint

Baffin Island

Yukon

Nunavut

Iqaluit

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Question 6 of 10

6. This province does not share a border with the Northwest Territories . . .but does touch it at one of its corners: Hint

British Columbia

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these bodies of water has one of the largest tides in the world: Hint

Nootka Sound

Hudson Bay

Bay of Fundy

Bay of Bengal

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 20th century which province was never home to two NHL teams at the same time? Hint

Quebec

Alberta

British Columbia

Ontario

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Canadian provinces and territories border the United States? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. All four of these Canadian cities are further WEST than their American counterparts EXCEPT: Hint

Montreal-Boston

Winnipeg-Chicago

Toronto-Buffalo

Calgary-Boise

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Canadian province actually didn't become a part of Canada until 1949:

Answer: Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador is the official name.

2. Canada is the second largest country in land area in the world. Which country is largest?

Answer: Russia

1, Russia, 17,075,400sq.km. 2, Canada, 9,976,140sq.km. 3, United States, 9,629,091sq.km

3. This province borders Minnesota and New York:

Answer: Ontario

Ontario is also Canada's most populous province, and if it were in the U.S. would stretch from near Dallas, TX to the Bahamas.

4. This is the southernmost Canadian province:

Answer: Ontario

Ontario reaches as far south as Detroit.

5. The eastern half of the Northwest Territories recently was formed into what new territory?

Answer: Nunavut

Iqaluit is the capital of the new Nunavut Territory.

6. This province does not share a border with the Northwest Territories . . .but does touch it at one of its corners:

Answer: Manitoba

Manitoba did share a border until Nunavut was formed. Now the NWT, Nunavut, Manitoba and Saskatchewan share four corners!

7. Which of these bodies of water has one of the largest tides in the world:

Answer: Bay of Fundy

Fundy is located between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Ungava Bay is also known for its high tides.

8. In the 20th century which province was never home to two NHL teams at the same time?

Answer: British Columbia

Alberta: Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers Ontario: Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs Quebec: Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Nordiques BC: Vancounver Canucks. The Quebec Nordiques no longer exist.

9. How many Canadian provinces and territories border the United States?

Answer: 8

New {Brunswick;} {Quebec;} {Ontario;} {Manitoba;} {Saskatchewan;} {Alberta;} British {Columbia;} Yukon Territory

10. All four of these Canadian cities are further WEST than their American counterparts EXCEPT:

Answer: Calgary-Boise

Calgary is slightly east of Boise.

Source: Author MongolianStomper

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