WorksheetsCanada CIA Review
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 34mins
Why do the majority of population of Canada live in the south near the Great Lakes?
A. It is too cold in the North
B. It is too hot in the North
C. It is moving back and forth
D. It is too cold in the South
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 from the air pollution in the USA
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 emissions
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
Canada is the second largest country in the world but ___
factories are not important
coal burning plants are in the North
automobiles are not allowed on the road
their population is small compared to their land size
Who vote the parliament ?
The president of the U.S
monarch
citizens
governor general
How old do you have to be to vote
16
17
15
none of the above
Who chooses the Prime Minister in Canada?
Queen
Governor-General
Citizens of Canada
Members of Parliament (House of Commons)
Canada's government is modeled after what country?
Germany
France
Russia
United Kingdom
What does the Governor General do?
stand in for the monarch
make every single law
make the dates of the month
steal the monarch's place
What type of economy does Canada have?
mixed
command
traditional
market
What is Canada's #1 trading partner?
USA
Canada
United Kingdom
Cuba
What is Canada's #1 trading partner?
USA
Canada
United Kingdom
Cuba
Who decides what is produced, how it is produced, and for whom it is produced in Canada?
The consumer drives the decision to answer these economic questions.
The governments decides how to answer these economic questions.
No one how to answer these economic questions.
What countries are involved in NAFTA?
United States, Canada, and Mexico
United States, Cuba, and Mexico
Mexico, Cuba, and Canada
United States, Canada, and United Kingdom
Most of Canada's natural resources and businesses are located in the southern part of Canada? How does this help with trade?
It does not help with trade.
Canada does not have to charge import taxes.
It is easier to trade with the US because the businesses are so close to the US border.
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between literacy and poverty in Latin America and elsewhere?
Poverty increases literacy rates.
Poverty decreases literacy rates.
Low literacy rates increase poverty.
High literacy rates eliminate poverty.
How is citizen participation different in autocratic and democratic governments?
Citizen participation is greater in autocratic governments because citizens have the
power to vote on important matters.
Citizen participation is greater in democratic governments because citizens have the
power to vote on important matters.
Citizen participation is greater in autocratic governments because citizens are
required by law to work for the government.
Citizen participation is greater in democratic governments because citizens are
required by law to work for the government.
What type of government does Canada have?
Parliamentary Democracy
Presidential Democracy
Communist Democracy
Unitary Democracy
Who is the head of state in Canada?
Queen of England
Prime Minister
President
Governor General
Who is the actual head of the government in Canada?
Queen of England
Prime Minister
President
Governor General
What is the advantage to a country that specializes in a product?
A factory can produce more goods in less time for less money
Factories cannot produce goods as quickly
Workers do not become experts in their jobs
Businesses cannot sell as many types of goods
Why do we need exchange rates for currency exchanges?
to make money by trading currency
because different countries have different currencies
Canadian dollars are not worth a lot
we don't because everyone uses the US dollar
Canada's economy depends heavily on which natural resources?
timber, minerals, and metals
wildlife, petroleum, and railroads
coal, water, and nuclear power plants
diamonds, machinery, and coal
What effect would raising a countries GDP have on their citizens?
Less jobs
Standard of living would increase
healthcare cost will rise
government would not provide free education
