Why are the Great Lakes important to Canada?
• Waterways. • Fresh water. • Waterways and fresh water. • Fishing. Why is the St. Lawrence Seaway important to Canada? • Recreational waterway. • Shipping route to the Great Lakes. • Gill-net fishing. • Tourism. Which four important minerals are found in the Canadian Shield? • Gold, aluminum, iron ore and copper. • Gold, silver, tin and iron ore. • Copper, zinc, nickel and tin. • Gold, silver, copper and nickel. Which province is the biggest producer of metals in Canada? • Saskatchewan. • Ontario. • Northwest Territories. • Manitoba. Which products from Southern Ontario are one of Canadas key exports? • Auto industry products. • Hydro-electricity. • Pulp and paper. • Coal. What are three minerals still being mined in the territories today? • Gold, lead and aluminum. • Silver, gold and lead. • Gold, lead and zinc. • Silver, lead and zinc. In which parts of Canada did the Aboriginal peoples first live? • The Prairies and West coast. • The North and Great Lakes regions. • All regions. •
