Case Study : Lumbering In Canada

Why is agriculture not possible in the taiga region ?

• because of the heavy rainfall

• because of the sandy soil

• because of the freezing conditions

• because of distance from the sea

Which is an important area for lumbering industry ?

• Mexico

• Manhattan

• British Columbia

• Quebec

The (a)   house consists of a mess and a common kitchen.

The cateogory of lumberjacks who wear spiked boots and safety belts.

• buckers

• haulers

• High riggers

• skidders

The day starts for a lumberjack at

• afternoon

• morning

• evening

• night

The (a)   are very useful to transport the logs.

The _____________ have reduced the harshness of the occupation.

• rivers

• machines

• electrical equipments

• labour

The ___________ office controls day to day activities of the lumber camp.

• bunk house

• staff house

• estate house

• store house

The word 'Canada' has been derived froma Red Indian word kanata which means a

• town

• village

• city

• settlement

Why is agriculture not possible in the taiga region ?

• because of the heavy rainfall

• because of the sandy soil

• because of the freezing conditions

• because of distance from the sea