Canada Review

How has Canada's investment in human capital MOST LIKELY affected the country?

• Canada's government has placed limits on trade with other countries.

• Canadian citizens have equal access to educational opportunities.

• Canadian citizens enjoy a relatively high standard of living.

• Canada's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.

Which of the following statements about the government of Canada is NOT correct?

• The Canadian government is a federation.

• The head of state in Canada is Queen Elizabeth II.

• The head of government in Canada is the president.

• The Canadian government is a parliamentary democracy.

Which of the following is NOT a way that the Canadian timber industry can limit environmental damage caused by clear-cutting?

• plant trees to replace those that were harvested

• clear-cut smaller areas to reduce the loss of ecosystems

• leave buffer zones of forest near streams and rivers

• use lighter machinery to reduce air pollution from exhaust

Why is the Canadian economy considered a mixed economy?

• because Canada's finances depend on loans from a number of major banks

• because Canada's markets are subject to significant government regulations

• because most of Canada's income comes from investing in private businesses

• because most of Canada's industries are owned and operated by the government

Why does the Canadian government invest in human capital?

• because Canada's standard of living is very low

• because such investments limit foreign imports

• because Canada's population is rapidly growing

• because such investments improve economic growth