Canadian Economy Quiz

What is the value of the Canadian dollar in USD?

• 0.850 USD

• 0.920 USD

• 0.760 USD

• 0.700 USD

Which industry employs the majority of the Canadian labor force?

• Service industry

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Mining

What position does Canada hold in terms of the value of its natural resources?

• 2nd

• 1st

• 4th

• 3rd

Which industry is NOT mentioned as one of the most important in Canada?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Oil

• Logging

• Textile

What percentage of Canada's total exports in 2009 was made up of forestry, mining, energy, and agriculture?

• 70%

• 45%

• 58%

• 30%

Which country is Canada's largest trading partner?

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Mexico

• China

What is a major concern related to Canada's natural resource industries?

• Lack of resources

• Low demand

• High labor costs

• Overutilization

What caused the collapse of the cod fishery in the 1990s?

• Pollution

• Low market prices

• Overutilization

• Climate change