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Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 49mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which number on the map shows The Great Lakes?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
2.
Which number on the map shows The Canadian Shield?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.
Which number on the map shows The Rocky Mountains ?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
4.
Which number on the map shows The Hudson Bay ?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
5.
Which number on the map shows The Pacific Ocean ?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
6.
Which number on the map shows The Atlantic Ocean ?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
7.
Which number on the map shows The St. Lawrence River ?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
8.
Which is the largest and deepest ocean?
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Arctic Ocean
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
St. Lawrence River
9.
This physical feature of Canada (and the US) form a valuable shipping and trading network and is located on the US-Canada border. What is it?
a)
The Rocky Mountains
b)
The Great Lakes
c)
The Hudson Bay
d)
The Canadian Shield
10.
This physical feature extends about 2000 miles and are rich in minerals. It is located in both the US and Canada. What is it?
a)
The Hudson Bay
b)
The Canadian Shield
c)
The Great Lakes
d)
The Rocky Mountains
11.
Which physical feature is a major source of US-Canada and overseas trading that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Oceans?
a)
The Hudson Bay
b)
The St. Lawrence River
c)
The Great Lakes
d)
The Rocky Mountains
12.
Which physical feature allows Canada to trade with Europe and Africa and lies on Canada's eastern border?
a)
The Hudson Bay
b)
The St. Lawrence River
c)
The Pacific Ocean
d)
The Atlantic Ocean
13.
Which is the most heavily traveled ocean?
a)
The Arctic Ocean
b)
The Indian Ocean
c)
The Pacific Ocean
d)
The Atlantic Ocean
14.
Which physical feature is a huge region rich in minerals, trees, and water but is not good for farming?
a)
The Hudson Bay
b)
The St. Lawrence River
c)
The Canadian Shield
d)
The Rocky Mountains
15.
What is the predominant religion in Canada?
a)
Islam
b)
Judiasm
c)
Christianity
16.
What are the predominant languages spoken in Canada today?
a)
Turkish and Gaelic
b)
French and Latin
c)
English and Russian
d)
French and English
17.
What countries at one time had colonies in Canada?
a)
Spain and Portugal
b)
Brazil and Cuba
c)
Great Britain and Germany
d)
Great Britain and France
18.
Some people in this Canadian province would like to secede (break away) from Canada.
a)
Quebec
b)
New Brunswick
c)
Ontario
d)
Yukon Territory
19.
What is the biggest reason why Quebec wants to break away from the rest of Canada?
a)
Quebec has a different government
b)
Quebec has a different language and culture.
c)
Quebec doesn't respect the Queen of England.
d)
Quebec uses a different form of currency.
20.
What were the main resources in Canada that the early European explorers wanted?
a)
oil
b)
sheep
c)
steel
d)
fish and furs
21.
Who is Canada's major trading partner?
a)
Mexico
b)
China
c)
England
d)
United States
22.
Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada's largest trading partner?
a)
climate
b)
population distribution
c)
location
d)
Gross Domestic Product
23.
How has climate affected where Canadians live?
a)
Few people live in the northern regions of Canada because of the cold climate.
b)
Few people live along the border of Canada and the U.S. because of the cold climate.
c)
Most people tend to migrate and live in the northern provinces of Canada.
d)
Most people tend to migrate toward Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake.
24.
Where do the majority of Canadians live?
a)
near the western border with Alaska
b)
near the northern border along the Arctic Ocean
c)
near the southern border with the U.S.
d)
near the eastern border along the Atlantic Ocean
25.
Due to Canada's location, climate, and natural resources, the majority of the population tends to live in the ____________________
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
26.
What country is Canada's most important trade partner?
a)
Great Britain
b)
b. Australia
c)
c. Mexico
d)
d. United States
27.
A quota is a
a)
restricted trade with another country
b)
tax put on imported goods
c)
Limited number
d)
profit made by a country over one year
28.
Something that restricts trade with another country is called a(n)
a)
quota
b)
embargo
c)
import
d)
trade barrier
29.
An entrepreneur is
a)
someone who takes the risk to start a new business
b)
one that has education and industry
c)
one that is working on education and industry
d)
value placed on one's education and skill
30.
The value placed on one's education and skill is called
a)
Developing country
b)
Capital (goods)
c)
Human capital
d)
Developed country
31.
Anything that stops trade is called
a)
embargo
b)
quota
c)
trade barrier
d)
export
32.
A tax on imported goods is a
a)
tariff
b)
quota
c)
capital
d)
import
33.
Which is an example of specialization?
a)
A business makes many different types of goods.
b)
A country buys all the goods it needs from other countries and does not produce any of its own.
c)
A factory focuses on producing 1 or 2 types of goods and leaves the production of other goods to other factories.
d)
A violin maker completes the process of making a violin from cutting a tree for wood to producing his own strings.
34.
What is an advantage of specialization?
a)
Factories cannot produce goods as quickly.
b)
Workers do not become experts in their jobs.
c)
A factory can produce more goods in less time and for less money.
d)
Businesses cannot sell as many types of goods when they specialize.
35.
In order to help U.S. car companies sell more cars, some people want to put a limit on the number of cars that can be imported from other countries. This is an example of a(n)
a)
tariff
b)
quota
c)
embargo
d)
voluntary exchange
36.
A main purpose of NAFTA was to
a)
increase trade by creating a large free-trade zone.
b)
create tariffs between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
c)
decrease the standard of living for some people while raising it for others.
d)
keep people in one country from buying goods from the other two countries.
37.
Which situation might keep an embargo against a country from being successful?
a)
The country is able to find other trading partners.
b)
The country does not need to trade with other countries.
c)
People in the other country suffer because trading has stopped.
d)
People in the other country don't care whether their country trades with other countries.
38.
What is the money people use in a country called?
a)
trade
b)
currency
c)
exchange
d)
voluntary
39.
What is one reason for people to exchange currency?
a)
to make more money by trading currency
b)
most people want to use American dollars to trade
c)
because different countries have different currencies
d)
to buy and sell goods and services with other countries
40.
Which is MOST likely to be in a country with a high literacy rate?
a)
a low standard of living
b)
a high standard of living
c)
little investment in human capital
d)
too much investment in capital resources
41.
In a mixed economy, people have many economic choices, but the government is involved in some aspects of the economy. Which of the following is an example of how the government in Canada is involved in the economy?
a)
People have the right to purchase property.
b)
People get to choose how they want to spend their money.
c)
People have access to a publicly funded healthcare system.
d)
People are free to choose any career that they want.
42.
Name this body of water that is an important trade route between the United States and Canada
a)
Amazon River
b)
Rhine River
c)
St. Lawrence River
d)
Danube River
43.
Name this body of water that is surrounded by the Canadian Shield
a)
Hudson Bay
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Mediterranean Sea
d)
Caribbean Sea
44.
Name this body of water that separates Canada from Europe
a)
Hudson Bay
b)
Arctic Ocean
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Atlantic Ocean
45.
Name this body of water that separates Canada from Asia
a)
Hudson Bay
b)
Arctic Ocean
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Atlantic Ocean
46.
Name this physical feature in Canada
a)
Andes Mountains
b)
Pyrenees Mountains
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Alps Mountains
47.
Name this physical feature in Canada
a)
European Plain
b)
Canadian Shield
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Atacama Desert
48.
Most Canadians live within...
a)
The Canadian Shield.
b)
100 miles of the coast.
c)
100 miles of the United States border.
d)
igloos.
49.
The United States is the main trading partner of Canada because...
a)
the two countries share a 3,000 mile long border.
b)
The United States has the best manufacturing in the world.
c)
Canada has unique access to three oceans.
d)
Canada has no important industries because of the cold weather.
50.
Most of the pollution that is causing acid rain around the Great Lakes region of Canada comes from...
a)
high levels of traffic in Canada.
b)
Canadian industrial centers.
c)
The United States.
d)
Canada's government has no regulations on industry.
51.
A major use of minerals from the Canadian Shield is...
a)
to build homes and buildings.
b)
to produce hydroelectricity.
c)
to make gold coins for the currency.
d)
as valuable exports.
52.
What is an Autocracy?
a)
When one person has full control of the government.
b)
When multiple people control the government.
c)
When the people have control of the government.
d)
When a confederation takes over the government.
53.
What is a Democracy?
a)
When the leader is chosen at random.
b)
When the leader of a country is chosen by the government.
c)
When people vote for their leader.
d)
When the people do not have the right to vote.
54.
Legislature that has an upper house and a lower house is considered to be a ______________ legislature.
a)
unicameral
b)
bilateral
c)
bicameral
d)
unilateral
55.
Chief executive in a parliamentary democracy.
a)
president
b)
chancellor
c)
prime minister
d)
admiral
56.
What is an Oligarchy?
a)
When the government is controlled by a king.
b)
When one leader controls the government.
c)
When a small group controls the government.
d)
When the people control the government.
57.
Which of the following best describes a presidential democracy?
a)
The executive branch exist and does not share power with the legislature.
b)
The president is elected through parliament.
c)
The government has full control of the election.
d)
The leader only serves 2 years.
58.
Which best describes a parliamentary democracy?
a)
The leader is elected by the people instead of the legislature.
b)
There is no distinct separation of power between the executive branch and legislative branch.
c)
People do not have the right to vote.
d)
They have full control of the government.
59.
In most democratic countries, the government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. In Canada, the legislative branch is the
a)
Parliament
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Governor General
d)
Prime Minister
60.
Upon which country's system of government is Canada's government modeled today?
a)
Cuba
b)
Brazil
c)
Great Britain
d)
Germany
61.
What is one way British influence can be seen in Canada's current system of government?
a)
A. The Canadian Parliament is part of the British Parliament.
b)
B. The Canadian House of Commons elects the prime minister.
c)
C. The members of the Canadian Parliament are appointed by the governor.
d)
D. The Queen of England has complete power over the Canadian government
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