Canada Summative Review

Which physical feature allows manufacturing centers in the Great Lakes region to connect with the Atlantic Ocean?

• 1. Canadian Shield

• 1. Great Salt Lake

• 1. Northwest Passage

• 1. St. Lawrence River

Why is Canada the largest trading partner for the United States?

• The USA cannot receive goods from other countries 

• Canada has better farming than the USA

• The USA and Canada manufacture exactly the same goods

• Canada and the USA are located close to one another

Which of these would be MOST impacted by acid rain falling in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States?

• There would no longer be a mining industry

• Water pollution would damage the fishing industry

• Pollution would cause the lakes to freeze in the winter

• Acid rain would slow transportation on the Great Lakes

How does mining in the Canadian Shield impact its environment?

• It helps preserve the land and rivers

• It damages land and water sources

• It destroys the local people and farmland

• It helps crops grow in the farmlands

How does clearcutting in Canada impact the environment?

• It leads to soil erosion and a loss of habitats for plants and wildlife

• It leads to an increase in plants and wildlife

• It leads to new factories in the area

•   It leads to great water quality

Which statement BEST explains the population distribution in Canada?

• The population is most dense along the southern border because the people of Canada depend heavily on the US government

• The population is most dense along the southern border because the climate is increasingly harsh the father north you travel

• The population is most dense in northern Canada because Canadians are afraid of the Inuit tribes in the north

• The population is most dense in Western Canada because the Rocky Mountains are beautiful to behold

Canada is rich in natural resources and is a major exporter of these resources.  What impact does this type of specialization have on international trade?

• It acts as a trade barrier between countries

• It encourages trade between countries

• It forces up the price of resources worldwide

• It has little impact on international trade

Why do some French Canadians support Quebec's secession from Canada?

• They believe their culture is different from the rest of Canada and that it should be protected

• They believe that they are in danger of hate crimes by the English Canadians

• They believe that their culture is so similar that the secession is not necessary

• They believe that the economy is not strong enough without the rest of Canada's support

How did the Canadian government respond to its French Canadian citizens who support the secession?

• The Canadian government made French the official language of Canada

• The Canadian government made Canada officially bilingual 

• The Canadian government gave incentives to entrepreneurs in Quebec

• The Canadian government put a stop to all future votes about Quebec seceding 

True or false.  The Quebec Independence Movement is still a major issue in Canada today and it is likely that Quebec will soon become an independent nation. 

• True

• False