WorksheetsUnit 10 SS Exam
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why is the Canadian economy considered a mixed economy?
because Canada's finances depend on loans from a number of major banks
because Canada's markets are subject to significant government regulations
because most of Canada's income comes from investing in private businesses
because most of Canada's industries are owned and operated by the government
What has Canada's involvement in the North American Free Trade Agreement contributed to the MOST?
a significant decline in imports
a significant decline in exports
the growth of Canada's tourism sector
the growth of Canada's business sector
Which of the following is true of free trade between Canada and the United States?
It discourages the countries from producing goods their citizens need, like food.
It is only beneficial to the wealthiest of the two countries, the United States.
It allows each country to specialize in the production of certain goods.
What is one way Canada benefits through specialization?
It can produce all of the goods that its citizens want and need.
It can use its resources more efficiently than it could if it did not do so.
It can fund its government without imposing high taxes on its citizens.
It can control the prices that goods are sold for in its domestic markets.
Why would the Canadian government MOST LIKELY impose a tariff on certain imported goods?
to increase the choices available to Canadian consumers
to reduce prices of necessary goods for Canadian consumers
to help domestic businesses better compete in Canadian markets
What is one reason for people to exchange currency?
Most people want to use the Brazilian real to trade.
Because countries have different currencies that are valued differently.
Most people want to use American dollars to trade.
They don't because people can use any currency at any business in the world.
Liam lives in Canada. He and his family are going on vacation to New York City. They will fly into a major airport and then take a taxi to meet Liam's aunt in the city. As they prepare for the trip, Liam's mom goes to a bank in Canada so that she will be prepared to pay for the taxi.
What is she MOST LIKELY doing?
requesting a passport from Canada
applying for citizenship in the United States
withdrawing a large amount of Canadian money
exchanging Canadian money for US money
How does the North American Free Trade Agreement promote economic growth in Canada?
by giving the government more control over product prices
by giving the government more control over production quotas
by imposing barriers to trade with Mexico and the United States
by eliminating barriers to trade with Mexico and the United States
Which nations are signatories to the North American Free Trade Agreement? Select all that apply.
Brazil
Canada
Colombia
the United States
Mexico
How has the North American Free Trade Agreement increased trade between the nations of Canada, Mexico, and the United States?
by reducing tariffs
by imposing quotas
by establishing embargoes
by prohibiting foreign investment
Canada has a literacy rate of 99%, one of the highest in the world. This high literacy rate is a result of investment in human capital by the Canadian government. In 2016, Canada ranked ninth in the world for human capital investment.
How has Canada's investment in human capital MOST LIKELY affected the country?
Canada's government has placed limits on trade with other countries.
Canadian citizens have equal access to educational opportunities
Canadian citizens enjoy a relatively high standard of living.
Canada's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.
Canada has a literacy rate of 99%, one of the highest in the world. This high literacy rate is a result of investment in human capital by the Canadian government. In 2016, Canada ranked ninth in the world for human capital investment.
Why does the Canadian government invest in human capital?
because Canada's standard of living is very low
because Canada's population is rapidly growing
because such investments improve economic growth
The Canadian economy supports many wellpaying service sector and high-technology jobs. Based on this information, what conclusion can be drawn about Canada?
Canada has a highly literate workforce.
Canada has very few natural resources.
Canada has a rapidly growing population.
Canada has a low personal income tax rate.
An insurance company based in Toronto, Canada, wants to improve its efficiency. To do so, company leadership decides to buy new computers with updated programs. What did the company do?
It invested in improving its capital goods.
It invested in new types of natural resources.
It encouraged employees to show entrepreneurship.
It encouraged employees to improve their human capital.
What has the GREATEST effect on the productive efficiency of Canadian workers?
the number of businesses in Canada
the number of people working in Canada
the amount Canada invests in capital goods
the amount Canada owes in national debt
Based on the headlines, what kind of economy does Canada have?
a pure command economy
a mixed economy
a pure market economy
a traditional economy
Sabine has started her own coffee shop in Montreal. She invested her own money and took out loans to open the shop. What is Sabine?
She is a natural resource.
She is an entrepreneur.
She is a capital resource.
She is a government official.
Who are MOST of the entrepreneurs in Canada's mixed economy?
foreign business investors
private Canadian citizens
elected government officials
Why would the government of Canada encourage investment in capital goods?
because it will increase entrepreneurial activity in the country
because it will allow the country to produce all of the goods that its population needs
because it will help develop a highly skilled workforce in the country
because it will improve workplace efficiency and increase the gross domestic product
How would quotas help Canadian goods better compete with similar foreign goods in Canadian markets?
by limiting the availability of the foreign goods
by improving the quality of the Canadian goods
by artificially lowering the prices of domestic goods
by increasing production levels for Canadian goods
