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Canada

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of democracy involves a prime minister as head of government?

a)

Presidential

b)

Parliamentary

2.

What type of government does Canada have?

a)

Presidential

b)

Parliamentary

3.

What type of democracy has the chief executive as a president

a)

Presidential

b)

Parliamentary

4.

What type of democracy has a monarch as a symbolic head of state?

a)

Presidential

b)

Parliamentary

5.

In an autocratic system of government who holds has all of the power?

a)

Citizens

b)

Parliament

c)

Chief Executive

d)

A single ruler

6.

In a parliamentary system who has the most power

a)

Monarch

b)

President

c)

Prime Minister

d)

Queen

7.

In Canada the head of government is the _______________.

a)

Chancellor

b)

President

c)

Prime Minister

d)

Bundestrat

8.

In Canada the head of state is the ______________.

a)

Monarch

b)

Prime Minister

c)

President

d)

Chancellor

9.

Who elects the governor general in Canada?

a)

President

b)

Prime minister

c)

Monarch

d)

Citizens

10.

Who represents the queen’s interest in Canada?

a)

Prime Minister

b)

Governor General

c)

Monarch

d)

Presiden

11.

Who selects the Prime Minister?

a)

Citizens

b)

Members of Parliament (MPs)

c)

Monarch

d)

Governor General

12.

Russia's head of Government

a)

President

b)

Autocratic

c)

Democratic

d)

Political Party

13.

A government where political authority rest with a single leader

a)

President

b)

Autocratic

c)

Democratic

d)

Political Party

14.

A government where political authority rest with a nation's citizens

a)

President

b)

Autocratic

c)

Democratic

d)

Political Party

15.

An organization which represents a specific political agenda and socioeconomic   positions within a given nation.

a)

President

b)

Autocratic

c)

Democratic

d)

Political Party

16.

U.K.'s head of government

a)

Prime minister

b)

Political Party

c)

Democratic

d)

President

17.

An autocracy most accurately represents the will of the people.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Canada has a Queen

a)

True

b)

False

19.

One disadvantage of democracy is the length of time it takes citizens to vote

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The monarch has the most power

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Both the president and prime minister are a monarch

a)

True

b)

False

22.
#2 is
a)
Northwest Territories
b)
Nunavut
c)
Manitoba
d)
Yukon
23.
Includes the Maritime provinces; fishing, and shipping are relavent.
a)
Eastern Provinces
b)
Heartland
c)
Western Provinces
d)
Canadian North
24.
Which describes Canada's climate?
a)
cool to freezing year round
b)
influenced by location
c)
higher latitudes = colder temps
d)
all above
25.
What are the official languages of Canada
a)
Canadian/ American
b)
English/French
c)
English/Spanish
d)
Quebec/French
26.
#4
a)
Alberta
b)
Quebec
c)
British Columbia
d)
Nova Scotia
27.
The largest populated city in Canada is
a)
Ottawa
b)
Vancouver
c)
Toronto
d)
Montreal
28.
includes the prairie provinces, which are known for wheat production, includes mountainous area that is very rich in natural resources.
a)
Eastern Provinces
b)
Heartland
c)
Western Provinces
d)
Canadian North
29.
A large region of Canada with extremely cold temperatures and few people
a)
Eastern Provinces
b)
Heartland
c)
Western Provinces
d)
Canadian North
30.
The Royal Canadian mounted Police are known as what nickname
a)
R.A.F
b)
Inuit
c)
Royal Gaurd
d)
Mounties
31.
Made up of Quebec and Ontario; more than 1/2 of Canada's people live here.
a)
Eastern Provinces
b)
Heartland
c)
Western Provinces
d)
Canadian North
32.
Which province is known has Hollywood North?
a)
British Coloumbia
b)
Nova Scotia
c)
Vancouver
d)
Manitoba
33.
The U.S.A has a democracy Canada has what type of government
a)
dictatorship
b)
parliamentary democracy
c)
monarchy
d)
communist
34.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are also known as the
a)
Inuit
b)
R.A.F
c)
Royal Gaurd
d)
Mounties
35.
One of the best fishing areas in the world happen to be in Canada.  What is it called?
a)
Hudson Bay
b)
Grand Banks
c)
Great Lakes
d)
Labrador Sea
36.
Which province of Canada has the most population?
a)
Ontario
b)
Quebec
c)
British Columbia
d)
Alberta
37.
Body of water that borders 3,7,8,9
a)
Arctic Ocean
b)
Winnipeg Lake 
c)
Hudson Bay
d)
Bay of Ontario
38.
Nunavut is an Inuit word which means
a)
Our People
b)
Our Government
c)
One Canada
d)
Our Land
39.
What does maritime mean?
a)
near high ground
b)
near or close to the tundra
c)
on or near the sea
d)
on or near the prairie
40.
Total # of provinces and territories in Canada is
a)
10
b)
11
c)
12
d)
13
41.
The capital of Canada is 
a)
Montreal
b)
Vancouver
c)
Ottawa
d)
Toronto
42.
The U.S.A has a president, Canada's leader is
a)
President
b)
dictator
c)
prime minister
d)
governor
43.
# 9
a)
British Columbia
b)
New Foundland
c)
Ontario
d)
Quebec
44.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

45.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

46.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

47.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

48.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

49.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

50.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

51.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

52.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

53.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

54.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

55.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

56.

What province or territory is this?

(a)  

57.

Where is the majority of Canada's oil found?

a)

Along the Atlantic Coast

b)

Along the border with the United States

c)

In Western Canada

d)

Near the Arctic Ocean

58.

Which of the following is an abundant natural resource found in Canada?

a)

Gold

b)

Timber

c)

Soybeans

d)

Cotton

59.

Where is Canada's population density highest?

a)

In the cities of Northern Canada

b)

In cities in central Canada

c)

In cities along the United States border

d)

In cities along the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts

60.

The heartland of Canada, where the majority of Canadians live and work, is located

a)

around the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

b)

around Hudson Bay.

c)

along Canada's Atlantic Coast.

d)

near the Arctic Circle.

61.

What natural resource most attracted European traders to Canada?

a)

Timber

b)

Animal furs

c)

Fish

d)

Whales

62.

The people who first made use of the abundant resources of southern Canada were members of

a)

the First Nations.

b)

New France.

c)

British Canada.

d)

the Inuit.

63.

Which of Canada's regions has limited vegetation and freezing temperatures most of the year?

a)

Maritime

b)

Subarctic

c)

Tundra

d)

Continental

64.

Britain guaranteed the rights of French Canadians in the

a)

Quebec Act of 1775.

b)

Act of Union.

c)

British North American Act.

d)

Dominion of Canada.

65.

With which Act did Britain allow religious freedom and French laws?

a)

The Quebec Act

b)

Act of Union

c)

Religious Freedom Act

d)

British North American Act

66.

Which of the following officials has the greatest amount of executive power in the Canadian government?

a)

Prime Ministser

b)

Governor General

c)

Sovereign

d)

Supreme Court

67.

The Canadian Parliament's two houses are

a)

the House of Representatives and the Senate.

b)

the House of Commons and the Senate.

c)

the House of Commons and the House of Representatives.

d)

the Senate and the Supreme Court.

68.

Canada currently ranks first in the world in which category?

a)

Total number of internet users

b)

Percentage of college and university graduates

c)

Literacy rate of adult population

d)

Average unemployment among citizens

69.

Canada's most important trading partner is

a)

the United States.

b)

Mexico.

c)

the World Trade Organization.

d)

NATO.

70.

Canada has a bilingual government, which means

a)

every citizen is required to speak two languages.

b)

the country has two official languages, English and French.

c)

the country has two official languages, English and Spanish.

d)

all elected officials must be fluent in both English and French.

71.

The concept of multiculturalism encourages Canadians to

a)

embrace English traditions above French ones.

b)

speak only French in the most populated cities.

c)

maintain their family traditions while also sharing a Canadian identity.

d)

focus on their own ethnic backgrounds.

72.

The Grand Banks contributes to the Canadian economy by providing which natural resource?

a)

Fish

b)

Coal

c)

Farmland

d)

Timber

73.

Which act reunited Upper and Lower Canada into one province in which Britain maintained control?

a)

The Act of Union

b)

The British North American Act

c)

The Quebec Act

d)

The War of 1812

74.

What did the British North American Act create?

a)

the United Canadian States

b)

the British Canadian Empire

c)

Upper and Lower Canada

d)

the Dominion of Canada

75.

Like Great Britain, Canada's government system is a

a)

direct democracy.

b)

dictatorship.

c)

oligarchy.

d)

constitutional monarchy.

76.
 Which are sources of chemicals in acid rain?
a)
A. forests
b)
B. walkers
c)
C. bicycles
d)
D. coal-burning power plants
77.
Forests cover about how much land in Canada?
a)
A. one- half
b)
B. one-third
c)
C. one-fourth
d)
D. three-fourths
78.
What is the government of Canada doing to protect the forests?
a)
A. planting seeds and seedlings.
b)
B. spending billions of dollars selling forests.
c)
C. encouraging clear-cutting to keep lumber costs down.
d)
D. providing new homes for wildlife and new areas for human recreation.
79.
Where in Canada are the most valuable minerals found?
a)
A. Hudson Bay
b)
B. Canadian Shield
c)
C. Golden Horseshoe
d)
D. St. Lawrence Seaway
80.
What is an important resource that Canadians share with the United States in which both are looking to prevent chemicals from harming?
a)
the Great Lakes
b)
Hudson Bay
c)
Canadian Shield
d)
the Flint River
81.

Which of these would be MOST impacted by acid rain falling in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States?

a)

acid raid would slow transportation on the Great Lakes

b)

the timber industry would cease to exist

c)

water pollution would damage the fishing industry

d)

pollution would cause the lakes to freeze in winter

82.
Which of the following environmental issues is most impacted by clear-cutting?
a)
Acid Rain
b)
Deforestation
c)
Water Pollution
d)
Mining the Canadian Shield  
83.
Acid rain can damage
a)
Drinking water sources
b)
Aquatic life
c)
Architecture/buildings
d)
All options are correct
84.

Which industry would MOST LIKELY be found to be profitable in the area known as the Canadian Shield?

a)

mining

b)

manufacturing

c)

fishing

d)

farming

85.

Why did Canada and the United States sign an agreement to reduce the levels of phosphorus released into the environment in 1972?

a)

because high phosphorus levels were contributing to a reduction in timber resources

b)

because high phosphorus levels were contributing to the pollution of the Great Lakes

c)

because high phosphorus levels were contributing to soil erosion throughout the Canadian Shield

d)

because high phosphorus levels were contributing to the decline of the Canadian mining industry

86.

Besides factories, what else causes acid rain to pollute the air in southeastern Canada?

a)

deforestation

b)

overfarming

c)

vehicle exhaust

d)

wind farms

87.

Which industries reduce air quality, contaminate groundwater, and create other significant environmental issues in the Canadian Shield region?

a)

the textile and carpet industries

b)

the oil and natural gas industries

c)

the mining and logging industries

d)

the farming and fishing industries

88.

Why is it difficult for Canada to effectively address the problem of acid rain?

a)

Canada uses hydropower to produce most of the country's electricity

b)

Commercial farming makes up the largest portion of Canada's economy

c)

Much of Canada's acid rain is caused by pollution from the United States

d)

Canada's cities are surrounded by mountains that trap polluted air

89.
How much pollution comes from the United States to southern Canada?
a)
30 to 45 percent
b)
45 to 60 percent
c)
50 to 75 percent
d)
40 to 70 percent
90.
What are two things people rely of forests for?
a)
food and transportation
b)
oxygen and filter for pollutants
c)
shelter and transportation
d)
water and oxygen
91.
Canada's land is divided up into ______________.
a)
states
b)
territories
c)
provinces
d)
both provinces and territories
92.

SS6G4: What river is the arrow pointing to on this map?

a)

Mississippi River

b)

Missouri River

c)

Hudson River

d)

St. Lawrence River

93.

SS6G4: Which physical feature is circled on the map?

a)

The Great Basin

b)

The Great Lakes

c)

The Great Plains

d)

The Great Salt Lake

94.

SS6G4: The shaded region on the map above shows the location of which physical feature?

a)

the Rocky Mountains

b)

the Canadian Shield

c)

the Hudson Bay River Basin

d)

the St. Lawrence River flood plain

95.

SS6G4: What letter represents Canada?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

96.

What Canadian Province is colored on the map?

a)

Ontario

b)

Toronto

c)

Newfoundland

d)

Quebec

97.

What is the major environmental concern related to the Great Lakes?

a)

Whaling

b)

Clear cutting

c)

acid rain & water pollution

d)

mineral extraction & usage

98.

In 1972, the United States and Canada entered into the Great Lakes Water quality agreement “…to restore, protect, and enhance the water quality of the Great Lakes…”

Why would these two countries enter into such an agreement?

a)

Since a common language is shared, new laws would be understood by citizens in both countries

b)

Canada has a weaker government and needs the United States to help make improvements

c)

The US and Canada share 4 of the Great Lakes

d)

Both Countries want to keep foreign boats out of the Great Lakes

99.

How does clear cutting in Canada impact the environment?

a)

It leads to soil erosion and loss of habitat for plants and wildlife

b)

It leads to an abundance of plants and wildlife in the habitat

c)

It leads to new subdivisions and factories in the area

d)

It leads to great water quality and an increase in plants and wildlife

100.

Use the political cartoon to answer the following question:

SS6G6: What environmental concern does this political cartoon address?

a)

The British monarchy has caused oil spills in Canada

b)

The loss of wildlife habitat as a result of deforestation & mining

c)

Overhunting of wildlife like beaver, lions, and bears

d)

The oil spills caused by the Keystone pipeline made people move away

101.

How does mining in the Canadian Shield impact its environment?

a)

It helps preserve the land and rivers

b)

it damages land and water sources

c)

It destroys the local people and farmland

d)

It helps crops grow in the farmlands

102.

How has climate affected where Canadians live?

a)

Few people live in the northern regions of Canada because of the cold climate

b)

Few people live along the border of Canada and the United States because of the cold climate

c)

Most people tend to migrate and live in the northern provinces of Canada

d)

Most people tend to migrate toward the Great Plains

103.

How does Canada's strategic position (location) in North America affect trade?

a)

It limits how much can be imported and exported

b)

It allows for an easier movement of goods and services between the US and Canada

c)

It causes a barrier between its trade partners

d)

It promotes trading between Canadian Provinces and Territories

104.

Canada is the world’s second largest country in terms of land area. However, about 90% of Canada’s population lives within 100 miles of its southern border. Which statement is a reason why so many Canadians live in their country’s southern region?

a)

Canada's laws require that most people live in the southern part of the country

b)

Canadians like to shop in the United States

c)

More jobs are available in Canada's southern region

d)

More Catholic churches are located in southern Canada due to the French influence.

105.

What is the importance of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River?

a)

They connect Eastern and Western Canada.

b)

They offer a large source of fish.

c)

They are a shipping center for Canada.

d)

They are the main entry to the US.

106.

Which statement BEST explains the population distribution of Canada?

a)

The population is most dense along the southern border because the people of Canada depend heavily on the US Government

b)

The population is most dense along the southern border because the climate is increasingly harsh the farther north you travel

c)

The population is most dense in Northern Canada because Canadians are afraid of the Inuit tribes in the north.

d)

The population is most dense in Western Canada because the Rocky Mountains are beautiful to behold

107.

Which of the following is one way that the Canadian government is trying to help the people of Quebec preserve their French language and culture

a)

All government documents are printed in both English and French

b)

French has been declared as the only official language of Canada

c)

Laws state that business owners in Quebec must be bilingual

d)

Quebec's citizens are not allowed to speak French in public

108.

Why do some of the people of Quebec desire independence from Canada?

a)

French descendants living in Quebec fear their culture and language is being overwhelmed by English

b)

Oppressed Quebec citizens desire freedom of speech and religion

c)

There are large deposits of fossil fuels in Quebec that they don't want to share with Canada

d)

Canada conquered Quebec during WWII

109.

Why does Canada have two official languages, English and French?

a)

Canadians like to watch French television.

b)

People who speak two languages are more highly educated.

c)

Canada was originally colonized by the Great Britain and France

d)

Canadians want to make choices based on their ancestry.

110.

Official languages of Canada

English and French are the official languages of Canada and have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and government of Canada.

- from the Constitution of Canada

What conclusion can you draw about Canada's history based on this portion of their Constitution?

a)

Canada is torn apart by conflict and war

b)

Canada has a DIVERSE cultural background.

c)

There are NO native peoples left in Canada.

d)

People are discriminated due to the language they speak.

111.

In 3 – 5 sentences, explain why do most Canadians live within 100 miles of the Southern Canadian border? (refer to #11, #13, #15)

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