1. Look in an atlas and find a map with direction arrows. If you are using the Nystrom Canadian Desk Atlas, where are the arrows on page 52?

2. On a map of the Atlantic Provinces, what province is Nova Scotia closest to?

3. What three islands is Cape Breton Island close to?

4. What state in the United States is Nova Scotia closest to? (Page 50 in the Nystrom atlas.)

5. On a map of Canada, which province is furthest west?

6. On a map of Canada, is Quebec to the east or the west of Ontario?

7. On a map of Canada, what is to the north of Alberta?

8. Would you say Toronto is in the south of Canada, or the north?

9. On a large map of Cape Breton Island, find the following: the Bras d’Or Lakes, Ingonish, Mabou, the Mira River, St. Peter’s, Glace Bay, Cape Breton.

Comprehension Questions

1. What connects Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island?

2. Where was Cape Breton Island when the earth was just forming?

3. Where is the highest point on Cape Breton Island?

4. Name three ways glaciers left their mark on Cape Breton Island.

5. Do the Bras d’Or Lakes have salt water or fresh water in them?

6. How long is Cape Breton Island’s coastline?