Mid-term Exam - Canada Part 2 Question Preview (ID: 45083)


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Canada is the largest trading partner for the United States because;
a) Canada and the U.S. are located close to one another.
b) he U.S. cannot get goods from other places.
c) Canada has better farming areas than the U.S.
d) the U.S. and Canada are unified by trade agreements.

Very cold temperatures, 10-15 precipitation annually, permafrost prevents much plant life, and found mostly in Canada and Russia. What are does this sound like?
a) tundra
b) subartic
c) highland
d) arid

In Canada, who MOST determines who purchases goods and services?
a) consumers
b) businesses
c) government
d) organizations

Canada is considered a Developed - or Industrial- Economy. Which of these would MOST likely be used to support this claim?
a) Canada has a 97% literacy rate.
b) Canada is an exporter of oil.
c) Canada has a parliamentary democracy.
d) Canada has an undefended border with the U.S.

Based on your knowledge of the Economic System Continuum, the economy of Canada could BEST be described as;
a) a Mixed economy, but mostly Market.
b) a purely Market economy.
c) a purely Command economy.
d) a Mixed economy, but mostly Command.

Most democracies have a government with three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. In Canada, the head of the executive branch is the;
a) Prime Minster
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Governor

Canada has to work with the United States to solve the problem of acid rain because the United States;
a) is a source of much of Canada's air pollution.
b) purchases many of the goods that Canada produces in its factories.
c) has reduced the amount of acid rain and understands how to solve the problem.
d) is careful to keep air pollution from leaving the United States and entering Canada.

Where in Canada are the most valuable minerals found?
a) The Canadian Shield
b) the Hudson Bay
c) Golden Horseshoe
d) The St. Lawrence Seaway

Which is a problem related to clear-cutting?
a) Wildlife loses large areas of habitat.
b) Soil is turned up.
c) Erosion of soil stops.
d) Timber companies save money.

What is the government of Canada doing to protect the forests?
a) planting seeds and seedlings
b) spending billions of dollars selling forests
c) encouraging clear-cutting to keep lumber costs down
d) providing new homes for wildlife and new areas from human recreation

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