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| what ocean is east of Canada? |
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| what ocean is north of Canada? |
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| What ocean is west of canada |
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| how is having access to 3 oceans beneficial to Canada's economy? |
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| because Canada can trade with many countries easily |
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| why is the Canadian shield so important to Canadians economy? |
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| the Canadian shield is rich in natural resources. |
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| what waterway connects the great lakes to the Atlantic ocean? |
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| what are some of the environmental issues Canada is facing today? |
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| acid rain, pollution of the great lakes,clear cutting |
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| where in the world does Canada rank as far as land area or size? |
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| what 2 physical features does Canada and the US share? |
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| The great lakes and the rocky mountains |
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| what are some important natural resources of Canada? |
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| gold, silver, nickel, zinc, uranium, potash, diamonds |
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| what country is Canada's largest trading partner? and why? |
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| the us because of the location and NAFTA |
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| what chemical did Canada and the us agree to limit dumping into the great lakes in 1972? |
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| how does clear cutting of Canada's forest hurt the environment? |
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| how is the extraction of natural resources from the Canadian shield harmful for Canada's environment? |
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| it causes depletion of resources |
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| how much of Canada is covered with forest land? |
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| what is the major religion in quebec |
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| in what war did France and great Britain fight over Canada?who won |
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| The French and Indian War the British won |
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| the British north America act of 1867gave Canada some independence but what are two thing the British still controlled. |
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| the British controlled the military |
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| what is the goal of the separatists in Quebec? |
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| why are English and french the 2 major languages in Canada today? |
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| after the Seven Years' War Canadian government recognized the languages of both colonizers: France and England. |
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| what are some important natural resources of Canada? |
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