Question

why do most people in canada live in southern ontario and quebec?
choose all answers that are correct.
□ fertile areas in these provinces allow agriculture.
□ trade along the st. lawrence seaway creates jobs.
□ the climate is pleasant due to warm air from the pacific ocean.
□ large metropolitan areas draw people to the area.

Explanation:

• Southern Ontario and Quebec have fertile soils that support agriculture, which historically and currently sustains populations and economic activity.
• The St. Lawrence Seaway is a major trade route, supporting industries and creating a large number of jobs that attract residents.
• Warm air from the Pacific affects Canada's west coast, not southern Ontario and Quebec; their climate is influenced by continental air masses and the Great Lakes, so this option is incorrect.
• Major metropolitan areas like Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa in this region offer employment, education, and cultural opportunities that draw people to settle here.

Answer:

A. Fertile areas in these provinces allow agriculture.
B. Trade along the St. Lawrence Seaway creates jobs.
D. Large metropolitan areas draw people to the area.