Geography of Canada

Why do people tend to live near water? In particular, why is it a good economic decision to live near water?

• Because a little bit of water can be converted into powerful bombs through atom splicing.

• Because water is relaxing to live near.

• Because oceans and rivers make trading easier as trade can be done by boat

• Because water is dangerous, and people like the thrill of living near it

Which lake is NOT one of the Great Lakes located between Canada and the United States?

• Lake Erie

• Lake Louise

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Superior

Micah's father works for a big oil company. After years of working in Texas, his company is moving to Canada. His father tells Micah, "The land looks very much like Texas. It has acres of grassland. They even raise cattle there, just like in Texas." To what region of Canada are Micah and his family MOST LIKELY moving?

• central Canada

• western Canada

• northern coast

• southeast coast

Which statement about environmental issues in Canada is an opinion?

• A. The Great Lakes would be less polluted if companies stopped dumping their waste into the lakes.

• B. Canada is doing everything possible to reduce environmental damage caused by clear-cutting.

• C. Canada and the United States have both passed legislation to reduce water pollution in the Great Lakes.

• D. One of the best ways to reduce acid rain in Canada is for factories in the United States to reduce their air pollution.

Which THREE of the following are ways that the Canadian government has attempted to reduce acid rain?

• A. by passing vehicle emissions control legislation

• B. by urging its population to use public transportation

• C. by nationalizing the oil- and nuclear-power industries

• D. by outlawing the construction of new coal-fired power stations

• E. by working with the United States to reduce transboundary pollution

Which of the following BEST explains why most Canadian citizens live very close to their nation's southern border?

• A. The majority of the nation's national resources are located on this border.

• B. The border is the only place that allows for easy trade with other nations.

• C. The climate there is relatively mild and allows for a long growing season.

• D. The rest of the nation's land is reserved for the area's native peoples

What are TWO major contributors to acid rain in Canada?

• soil contamination

• industrial activity

• light pollution

• automobile emissions

• deforestation

Which environmental concern is MOST associated with Canada's timber industry?

• the creation of acid rain

• the reduction of air quality

• the pollution of freshwater

• the destruction of habitats

Which of the following is evidence that efforts by the Canadian government to reduce the impact of its timber industry have been largely effective?

• A. Air quality in Canada is among the highest in the world.

• B. Water quality in Canada is among the highest in the world

• C. Canada has one of the lowest rates of deforestation in the world.

• D. Canada has one of the lowest rates of desertification in the world

Which country imports over 75 percent of Canada's exports?

• China

• European Union

• Mexico

• United States