Canada Unit Test Review

Which of the following is the BEST reason why the Canadian Shield is important to the economy of Canada?

• There are many ways that the environment can be damaged by mining

• It is close to many of the large metropolitan areas of Canada

• Mining operations look for new deposits of minerals

• It contains large, valuable mineral deposits.

Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada’s largest trading partner?

• Climate

• Population Distribution

• Location

• GDP

Which of these is MOST LIKELY to be classified as a reason for Canadians’ concern about pollution of the Great Lakes?

• The Great Lakes are a favorite Canadian tourist destination

• The Great Lakes are a major source of Canada’s drinking water

• Canadians prefer the beaches along the Great Lakes to those along the coast.

• Diving on shipwrecks is a growing Great Lakes sport which attracts divers from around the world

What geographic feature in Canada is an area of ancient rugged rock?

• Lauretian Highlands

• Hudson Bay

• Canadian Shield

• Great Bear Lake

Why does Canada have to work with the United States to solve the problem of acid rain?

• The USA is the source of much of Canada’s air pollution

• The USA purchases many of the goods that Canada produces in its factories

• USA has reduced the amount of acid rain and understands how to solve the problem

• The USA is careful to keep air pollution from leaving the USA and entering Canada

Where is most of Canada’s farmland located?

• Northwest coast

• Southeast region

• Arctic Plains

• Interior Plains

How has climate affected where Canadian’s live?

• Few people live along the border of Canada and the United States because of cold climate

• Few people live in the northern regions of Canada because of cold climate.

• Most people tend to migrate and live in the northern provinces of Canada.

• Most people tend to migrate toward Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake.

What is Canada’s most important agricultural product?

• Cotton

• Soybeans

• Corn

• Wheat

Which statement best describes Canada’s population?

• Canada has a small population compared to the size of its land area

• Canada has a large population compared to the size of its land area

• Mexico has a smaller population than Canada

• The United States has a smaller population than Canada

Which geographical area is most important to help businesses in central Canada trade goods with other countries?

• The ports on the Pacific Ocean

• The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway

• The Canadian Shield

• The Rocky Mountains