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WorksheetsCanada's environmental issues and geography
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 25mins
What do you notice about the border of USA and Canada?
Canada's population is distributed near it
Canada's population is distributed away from it
This picture shows it is very polluted
This picture shows the people there are very rich
Which industry would MOST LIKELY be found to be profitable in the area known as the Canadian Shield?
mining
manufacturing
fishing
farming
The area in red made major news in 1995 because they
attempted to block all imported goods from the United States.
invaded the neighboring province of Ontario.
considered becoming independent from Canada.
refused to participate in the First Gulf War.
Which area represents the region in which MOST Canadians live?
A
B
C
D
Canada is the largest trading partner for the United States because
the U.S. cannot get goods from other places.
Canada has better farming areas than the U.S.
Canada and the U.S. are located close to one another.
the U.S. and Canada are unified by trade agreements.
Which of these would be MOST impacted by acid rain falling in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States?
acid raid would slow transportation on the Great Lakes
the timber industry would cease to exist
water pollution would damage the fishing industry
pollution would cause the lakes to freeze in winter
Which of these would be MOST impacted by acid rain falling in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States?
acid raid would slow transportation on the Great Lakes
the timber industry would cease to exist
water pollution would damage the fishing industry
pollution would cause the lakes to freeze in winter
What is the impact of the Canadian Shield on Canada’s economy?
Provides access to travel and trade
Provides vast mineral resources for trade
Reduces access to trade with the United States
Reduces the amount of minerals Canada produces
Which of these is MOST LIKELY to be a reason for Canadians' concern about pollution of the Great Lakes?
the Great Lakes are a favorite Canadian tourist destination
the Great Lakes are a major source of Canada's drinking water
Canadians must have clean water in order to participate in trade
Canadians prefer the beaches along the Great Lakes to those along the coast
What is one negative impact of mining in the Rocky Mountains and Canadian Shield?
It has led to overpopulation and increased air pollution
It has led to erosion and depletion of mineral resources
Reduced minerals has led to an increase in northern permafrost
Reduced number of trees has led to an increase in global warming
Which of these BEST describes the impact of air pollution from coal-burning American factories travelling north to Canada?
This pollution has contributed to acid rain in Canada
Canada has placed an embargo on the U.S. to protest the pollution
Canada’s timber resources have become depleted as a result of the pollution
The Great Lakes create a natural barrier to prevent the air pollution from affecting Canada
What is Quebec’s official language?
English ( British )
The speak a little bit of everything
French
German
What option did the British choose to deal with the French inhabitants of Quebec?
Deport
Assimilate
Leave alone
Enslave
