Canada geography, government and economy

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Which sentence BEST defines a trade barrier?

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any type of government policy that limits trade

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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an agreement among the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The purpose of the agreement is to....

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call off most tariffs on trade among the three countries

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Which environmental problem in Canada has caused the MOST damage to the Great Lakes? Options: nuclear radiation, untreated waste, soil erosion, acid rain

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acid rain

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Many people live in the Canadian Shield region of Canada because it...

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is rich in natural resources like minerals and crude oil

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Which reason BEST explains why more people live in the Quebec and Ontario provinces than the Northwest Territories of Canada? Options: The Northwest Territories have less fresh water than Quebec and Ontario, The average climate in Quebec and Ontario is much milder than in the Northwest Territories, The Northwest Territories have fewer mineral resources than Quebec and Ontario, The annual rainfall in Quebec and Ontario is greater than in the Northwest Territories.

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The average climate in Quebec and Ontario is much milder than in the Northwest Territories.

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Which number on the map correlates to the province of Quebec?

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9

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Which number on the map represents the Rocky Mountains in Canada?

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3

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Which number on the map represents the Canadian Shield?

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4

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In many countries, the executive branch consists of a head of state and a head of government. For Canada, the English queen or king is the head of state. Who is the head of government?

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the prime minister

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In a mixed economy, people have many economic choices, but the government is involved in some aspects of the economy. Which of the following is an example of how the government in Canada is involved in the economy?
- people get to choose how they want to spend their money
- people have the right to purchase property
- people are free to choose any career that they want
- people have access to a publicly funded healthcare system

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people have access to a publicly funded healthcare system