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US and Canada Review

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Democracy has which of the following characteristics in the United States?

a)

Belief in free speech

b)

Guaranteed lifetime income

c)

Limits on the family size

d)

Mandatory military service

2.

Which country is NOT part North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

a)

Canada

b)

Mexico

c)

United States

d)

Great Britain

3.

Which answer explains population distribution in Canada ?

a)

Although it is small, Canada’s population is evenly distributed across its vast land area.

b)

Harsh climate and isolation force many people to settle in the Maritime Provinces such as Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.

c)

Proximity to the U.S. and milder climate has resulted in most Canadians living within 100 miles of the border with the U.S.

d)

Much of Canada’s mineral wealth lies beneath the Arctic tundra, so many people live in the area hoping to benefit from this wealth.

4.

Damage caused to trees, plants, fish, and buildings by pollutants from factories. This type of pollution is called

a)

Acid rain

b)

Mercury poisoning

c)

The greenhouse effect

d)

Radiation poisoning

5.

What issue that has threatened Canada's unity?

a)

Free trade with the United States and Mexico.

b)

The movement in British Columbia to become a part of the United States.

c)

Environmental issues over the drilling for oil in northern Canada.

d)

The movement in Quebec to become a separate country.

6.

As the United States has become less industrial and more technological, people have moved

a)

From the inter-mountain region to the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain

b)

From the Great Plains to the Western ranges

c)

From the southern states to the northeastern states

d)

From the northeastern states to the southern and western states

7.

Using inexhaustible resources in order to meet current and future needs is defined as

a)

Free Enterprise system

b)

Sustainable development

c)

Migration

d)

Multiculturalism

8.

Free Enterprise system is where:

a)

The government retains strict control over businesses, resources, and technology that are sold or traded for profit.

b)

The government exerts little control over businesses, resources, and is operated for profit by private individuals.

c)

Goods and services are sold or traded at the highest profit margin possible with no government intervention.

d)

Businesses, resources, and technology are worker-owned and operated.

9.

Which of the following statements about multiculturalism is true?

a)

Multiculturalism works best in a country that is homogeneous.

b)

Multiculturalism views cultural diversity as something desirable and to be encouraged.

c)

Multiculturalism encourages the adoption of a common language.

d)

Multiculturalism encourages assimilation.

10.

Which of the following is a positive effect of Canada’s bilingual status?

a)

The French culture in Quebec was preserved.

b)

Government entities were exempted from being bilingual.

c)

Chinese culture in the western provinces was encouraged.

d)

National unity has been difficult to maintain.

11.

How was the boundary between the USA and Canada was drawn?

a)

International

b)

Cultural

c)

Geometric

d)

Natural

12.

Why would the U.S. and Canada be considered as one region in the world?

a)

Similar historical development

b)

Similar cultural traits

c)

Single land mass

d)

All of the choices are correct

13.

Which technological innovation has most encouraged people to live in the desert regions in the Southwest of the United States.?

a)

Air conditioning

b)

Desalination technologies

c)

Dry farm techniques

d)

Refrigerated railroad cars

14.

In what economic sector are 80% of the U.S.’ jobs in?

a)

Secondary

b)

Tertiary

c)

Primary

d)

Quaternary

15.

What province do 75% of all French speaking Canadians live in?

a)

British Columbia

b)

Saskatchewan

c)

Quebec

d)

Ontario

16.

What are two reasons why 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S. border?

a)

More job opportunities, and more resources.

b)

Warmer climate, and closer to Canada’s main trade partner.

c)

Better transportation systems, and Natural boundaries.

d)

Similar language and religion along the border.

17.

What economic sector are logging and fishing jobs in?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Quaternary

18.

Who is the leader of the country in Canada’s Parliament Government and how are they chosen?

a)

President; Chosen by being the leader of the majority party leader in Parliament

b)

Prime Minister; by being elected by the people

c)

Prime Minister; Chosen by being the leader of the majority party leader in Parliament

d)

President; by being elected by the people

19.

The Native Americans that traveled the land bridge across the Arctic are referred to as what term?

a)

Inuit

b)

Cherokee

c)

First Nations

d)

Metis