Unit 7 Lesson Progression 2

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

Northern Canada is less populated than southern Canada because

• it has a harsher climate.

• it lacks natural resources.

• it lacks inland waterways.

• it has a mountainous terrain.

Trade and economics have motivated the majority of Canadians to live

• within 100 miles of Canada's southern border.

• within 100 miles of Canada's Atlantic coast.

• within 100 miles of Canada's Pacific coast.

• within 100 miles of Canada's northern border.

Which industries are MOST responsible for reducing air quality, contaminating groundwater, and other significant environmental issues in the Canadian Shield region?

• the farming and fishing industries

• the mining and logging industries

• the oil and natural gas industries

• the textile and carpet industries

Based on the map, where do most Canadians live?

• in the region surrounding Hudson Bay

• along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean

• in the cities of Whitehorse and Yellowknife

• near Canada's border with the United States

How has the climate of Canada affected population distribution in the country?

• Most Canadians live in northern Canada, because the southern climate is bad for farming.

• Most Canadians live in southern Canada, because the northern climate is harsh and cold.

• Most Canadians live in central Canada, where they earn a living by logging in Canada's forests.

• Most Canadians live in western Canada, where they earn a living by fishing in the Pacific Ocean.

Why is it difficult for Canada to effectively address the problem of acid rain?

• Canada's cities are surrounded by mountains that trap polluted air.

• Canada uses hydropower to produce most of the country's electricity.

• Commercial farming makes up the largest portion of Canada's economy.

• Much of Canada's acid rain is caused by pollution from the United States.

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

• China

• the European Union

• Mexico

• the United States

Why would the Canadian government resist imposing harsh environmental regulations on mining and timber businesses that operate in the Canadian Shield?

• because these industries have little impact on the environment of Canada

• because the government wants to encourage people to move to the region

• because of the large number of jobs provided by these businesses for residents of the region

• because the pollution created by these industries affects the United States more than Canada

Which of the following statements about environmental issues in Canada is correct?

• The mining industry has little effect on deforestation in Canada.

• Canadian timber is often harvested faster than replacement trees can grow.

• Canada will always have plenty of timber because it is a renewable resource.

• The boreal forest of Canada is large enough that clear-cutting will have little effect on wildlife.