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WorksheetsEnvironmental issues in Canada
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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 industry would MOST LIKELY be found to be profitable in the area known as the Canadian Shield?
mining
manufacturing
fishing
farming
Why did Canada and the United States sign an agreement to reduce the levels of phosphorus released into the environment in 1972?
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to a reduction in timber resources
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to the pollution of the Great Lakes
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to soil erosion throughout the Canadian Shield
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to the decline of the Canadian mining industry
Besides factories, what else causes acid rain to pollute the air in southeastern Canada?
deforestation
overfarming
vehicle exhaust
wind farms
Which industries reduce air quality, contaminate groundwater, and create other significant environmental issues in the Canadian Shield region?
the textile and carpet industries
the oil and natural gas industries
the mining and logging industries
the farming and fishing industries
Why is it difficult for Canada to effectively address the problem of acid rain?
Canada uses hydropower to produce most of the country's electricity
Commercial farming makes up the largest portion of Canada's economy
Much of Canada's acid rain is caused by pollution from the United States
Canada's cities are surrounded by mountains that trap polluted air
Canadian forestry products, such as timber and processed wood, amount for almost $15 billion of international trade annually. The majority of these products are sold to
Mexico
the United States
the European Union
China
