Citizenship test: questions about Alberta

The test also asks about your province or territory. Here are 5 questions about Alberta, with the solution. CiviPrep has 8 for this region.

1. 1Which Alberta city hosts the famous Stampede western festival every summer?

   1. Red Deer
   2. Banff
   3. Calgary
   4. Edmonton
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   Correct answer: Calgary

   The Calgary Stampede celebrates ranching and rodeo culture.

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2. 2Which mountain range marks the west of Alberta?

   1. The Appalachians
   2. The Rockies
   3. The Torngat Mountains
   4. The Laurentians
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   Correct answer: The Rockies

   The Rockies run along the border with British Columbia.

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3. 3Which resource in northern Alberta is a huge oil reserve?

   1. The oil sands
   2. Diamond deposits
   3. Potash
   4. Cape Breton coal
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   Correct answer: The oil sands

   The oil sands of northern Alberta are a major source of energy.

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4. 4Which flower is Alberta’s floral emblem?

   1. The Pacific dogwood
   2. The prairie crocus
   3. The white trillium
   4. The wild rose
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   Correct answer: The wild rose

   The wild rose grows all over the province.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Outside the guide (provincial symbols)

5. 5Which kind of farming is an important tradition in Alberta?

   1. Reindeer herding
   2. Oyster farming
   3. Cattle ranching
   4. Lobster fishing
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   Correct answer: Cattle ranching

   Alberta is known for its ranches and beef production.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › Alberta