Question

8. What is the nickname of Canada?
9. Why was Canada given this name?
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10. Who is the prime minister of Canada?
11. Name 1 actor from Canada.
12. Name 1 athlete from Canada.

13. What country is a strong trading partner to Canada?
14. What is the capital of Canada?
15. What is the currency of Canada?
16. What is the literacy rate of Canada?
17. Name two religions that is practiced the most in Canada.
18. Go to page 233 and list 4 natural resources of Canada.
19. List 3 environmental issues of Canada.
20. Which provinces or territories border the United States?

Answer 1

8. Nickname: "The Great White North."

9. Why given: Because of its northern location, cold climate and long, snowy winters — large areas of snow, ice and tundra inspired the name.

10. Prime Minister: Justin Trudeau.

11. One actor from Canada: Ryan Reynolds.

12. One athlete from Canada: Wayne Gretzky.

13. Strong trading partner: The United States.

14. Capital: Ottawa.

15. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD).

16. Literacy rate: About 99% (adult literacy rate, approximate).

17. Two religions most practiced: Christianity (largest) and Islam (among the largest non-Christian faiths); note a large share of people also report having no religion.

18. Four natural resources: Forests (timber), oil and natural gas, minerals (e.g., gold, nickel, uranium), and abundant fresh water/hydropower.

19. Three environmental issues: Climate change impacts (melting permafrost, warming), pollution and habitat damage from mining/oil sands, and deforestation/habitat loss.

20. Provinces/territories that border the United States: Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick.