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How many of the 1000 top ranked universities worldwide are found in Canada?

• Fewer than 2

• Around 14

• 25 or more

• Around 7

Answer explanation

When looking at different popular rankings of the 1000 top universities across the world, two of them list 28 Canadian universities among the top 1000 and a third lists 31. Most people have no idea that so many of the best universities in the world can be found in Canada!

How much of the excess heat from global warming is captured in the oceans?

• Around 10%

• Around 50%

• Around 90%

• Around 30%

What is the life expectancy of the world population?

• 50 years

• 60 years

• 70 years

• 80 years

The global climate experts believe that, over the next 100 years, the average temperature will:

• Get warmer

• Remain the same

• Get colder

According to the United Nations, the world population will increase by another 2.4 billion people by 2100. The main reason is that there will be more…

• adults (age 15 to 74)

• children (below age 15)

• very old (above age 75)

What share of all workers worldwide are employed in the manufacturing sector?

• Around 35%

• Around 15%

• Around 55%

• Around 75%

Answer explanation

The global share of people making things like cars, clothes, electronics and all sorts of other products has stayed around 13-15% for the past couple of decades. The main change has been the share working in these manufacturing jobs in high-income countries (it has gone down) and lower-middle-income countries (it has gone up).

What share of the world’s population used the Internet in 2022?

• Around 65%

• Around 75%

• Around 25%

• Around 95%

Answer explanation

Back in 2005, just 16% of people were online. Since then, it has increased a lot and in 2022, it was 66%. Thanks to the Internet, a lot of people can now access information more easily, and it's easier for them to find education and job opportunities. Women and girls are less likely than men and boys to use the Internet.

How many people in Canada have some access to electricity?

• Around 30%

• Around 70%

• More than 95%

Answer explanation

Today, close to 100% of people in Canada have some access to electricity and that has been the case for many years. Canada is among the richest countries in the world, with a modern infrastructure and where almost no-one lacks the basics like food, water, electricity and vaccinations.

Worldwide, 44% of people live in rural areas. What is this number in Canada?

• Around 19%

• Around 39%

• Around 59%

• Around 75%

Answer explanation

In the media we often see mountains and wide open plains in Canada. It’s easy to be misled into thinking that’s where people live. But it's only 19% of people in Canada that live in rural areas.

When did Canada have its first female prime minister?

• 1993

• 2013

• 1970

• It hasn't happened yet

Answer explanation

Kim Campbell was Canada's prime minister nearly 30 years ago.