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WorksheetsSS Semester 2 review
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
Canada is an example of a parliamentary______________?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
A purchase made with which of the following may cost a buyer significantly more than the actual purchase price?
cash
check
debit card
credit card
Why did disease have a disastrous impact on Aboriginal Australians after Europeans traveled to Australia?
The Australian colonists refused to treat the Aboriginal Australians.
The Aboriginal Australians did not have any medical knowledge.
The Aboriginal Australians did not have immunity to European diseases.
The Australian colonies did not have enough doctors to treat everyone
Very few people live in the Australian Outback because it has
many wetlands and poor soil.
high temperatures and little rain.
rugged and mountainous terrain.
dense rain forests and high humidity.
The literacy rate in Australia is 99%. What does this mean?
It means that 99% of all people in Australia over the age of 15 can read and write.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia have read a book in the past year.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia are high school graduates.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia enjoy reading.
What responsibility do Australian citizens have once they turn 18?
They are required to vote in elections.
They are required to serve in the military.
They must officially join a national political party.
They must pass a test to remain Australian citizens.
The head of the Australian government is the
monarch.
parliament.
prime minister.
governor-general
Which statement BEST describes the role of the Canadian monarch in the government of Canada?
The monarch must approve all actions of the prime minister.
The monarch's interests are represented by the governor general.
The monarch has the power to veto any action of the governor general.
The monarch selects the prime minister from the members of parliament.
Which language was spoken by the first European settlers in Australia?
Australian
Chinese
English
Dutch
Which of the following BEST explains why most of Canada's people live within 100 miles of its southern border?
because that area has the mildest climate in Canada
so that they can easily travel to and work in the United States
so they can easily access goods and services in the United States
because most manufacturing and service industries are located in that area
Look at the graph. Then answer the question that follows.
Which country matches the section of the graph that is labeled A?
China
Mexico
United States
United Kingdom
Which of the following issues do Québécois separatists support?
Quebec should remain a part of Canada.
Quebec should be independent of Canada.
English should be the only official language in Quebec.
French should be the official language in all of Canada.
Which of the following BEST characterizes Australia's economic system?
It is a mixed economy with a relatively low gross domestic product.
It is a mixed economy with a relatively high gross domestic product.
It is a command economy with a relatively low gross domestic product.
It is a command economy with a relatively high gross domestic product.
Australia and several other countries have free trade agreements. This means that they
charge a tax on imported goods.
are allowed to trade with each other.
exchange goods without restrictions.
ship goods between countries at no cost.
Entrepreneurship plays a role in Australia's economic growth primarily through
resource consumption.
workforce training activity.
new business development.
environmental improvement.
People often use which of the following when they do not have enough money to pay for something at the time they purchase it?
personal check
credit card
money order
debit card
Look at the map. Then answer the question that follows.
Why do the United States and Canada trade with each other so much rather than overseas trading partners?
It takes too long to ship goods overseas so people always buy from nearby sources.
The United States does not have enough oil and Canada has the most oil in the world.
Canada's climate is too cold to grow food so Canadians buy food from the United States.
It is cheaper to ship goods to each other than to ship them to and from countries overseas
Why do countries engage in specialization and trade?
to protect their economies from foreign influences
to gain control over the economies of other countries
to earn the highest profits possible on goods they produce
to obtain the goods and services they need in the most efficient way
Why do members of the Quebec independence movement want Quebec to be independent from Canada?
to protect and preserve their unique culture
widespread corruption in the federal government
residents pay a higher tax rate than residents of other provinces
to improve their economy through the elimination of trade restrictions
Iron Kangaroo is a large mining corporation based in Western Australia. Over the past several years, the company's mines have become less productive and mines are frequently closed due to broken equipment. What is the BEST way for Iron Kangaroo to improve the productivity of the mines?
The company should hire additional workers.
The company should invest in new capital goods.
The company should acquire more natural resources.
The company should improve its workers' human capital.
What is one reform implemented by the Canadian government in an attempt to satisfy residents of Quebec that favor independence?
The government reduced the federal income tax rates for residents of Quebec.
The government enacted harsher punishments for violations of religious freedom.
The government awarded additional seats in the Canadian Parliament to Quebec.
The government established English and French as the two official languages of Canada.
During which period of the year are tourists MOST LIKELY to flock to Australia's beaches?
December – March
March – June
June – September
September – December
What does Australia's gross domestic product depend on the MOST?
the export of natural resources
the import of natural resources
the export of manufactured goods
the import of manufactured goods
Look at the map of Canada. Then answer the question that follows.
Which Canadian province is shaded on the map?
Alberta
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
One of the major environmental issues facing Canada is the creation of acid rain. What is one major source of acid rain?
coal-fired power plants
nuclear power plants
hydropower plants
wind power plants
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
because such investments limit foreign imports
What is the BEST definition of an entrepreneur?
an economist who studies how the economy works
a government official who helps regulate the economy
a bank manager who decides who should receive a loan
a person who invests his or her resources to start a business
Read the news headlines. Then answer the question that follows.
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
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
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
Creating and following a personal budget helps people
earn government benefits.
get a lower tax rate.
earn more money at work.
save money for emergencies.
What do personal budgets help people do?
avoid having to pay taxes
manage their incomes
find goods they want to purchase
balance their time at home and work
Stanley has a full-time job that pays him every two weeks. Sometimes he has enough to save a little, but not usually. What should he spend his money on FIRST when he receives a paycheck?
an expensive meal
gifts for family
books and games
groceries and rent
What type of government has its Members of Parliament choose the leader?
Presidential
Parliamentary
What is it called when an activity slows or outright blocks the free exchange of goods and services?
Quota
Production
Trade barrier
Goods
What is the relative health, skills, education, and training of a nation’s labor force?
Capital Goods
Human Capital
Literacy Rates
Standard of Living
What is it called when focusing on a narrow range of products/services that can be produced most efficiently?
Voluntary Trade
Specialization
Standard of Living
Trade Barrier
What is a trade barrier which blocks all trade with another nation?
Quota
Embargo
Tariff
Which nation features a government that is both a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy?
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
Why do some residents of Quebec want the province to become independent from Canada?
They think that the province should join the United States.
They want to preserve their province's language and culture.
They do not like Canada's parliamentary system of government.
They believe that other Canadians do not pay a fair share of taxes.
Which numeral on this map represents the location of Hudson Bay?
I
II
III
IV
Which numeral on this map represents the location of the Pacific Ocean?
I
II
III
IV
Use this map of North America to answer the question.
Which of the following geographic features is shaded on this map?
the Atlantic Coastal Plain
the Rocky Mountains
the Canadian Shield
the Appalachian Mountains
What would be the MOST effective way that the government of Australia could improve the standard of living of its citizens?
The government could nationalize the country's major industries.
The government could significantly reduce social welfare spending.
The government could invest in the public education system in order to promote a high literacy rate.
The government could repeal environmental regulations so that businesses could earn higher profits.
Which of the following correctly describes the effect of European colonization on the languages of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia?
Native languages have been standardized and given an alphabet.
Colonizers were able to successfully preserve many native languages.
Many of the Aboriginal languages are now extinct and few are still widely spoken.
Most Aboriginal peoples have refused to give up their native languages for English.
Look at the map. Then answer the question that follows.
Which numeral represents the location Great Barrier Reef?
I
II
III
IV
Use the map to answer the question.
Which major bodies of water are shown on the map?
the Indian and Atlantic oceans
the Indian and Pacific oceans
the Arctic and Pacific oceans
the Arctic and Atlantic oceans
What are the people fighting for the independence of Quebec known as?
Abolitionists
Federalists
Nationalists
Separatists
Why do many residents of Quebec want the province to be independent?
They fear that they will run out of resources if Quebec is not independent.
They fear that their French culture will disappear if Quebec is not independent.
They fear that there will not be enough jobs for them if Quebec is not independent.
They fear that the province will become overpopulated if Quebec is not independent.
Why do many of Canada's government leaders want Quebec to stay a part of Canada?
Its independence would hurt Canada's economy.
Its independence would threaten Canada's security.
Its independence would cause overpopulation in Canada.
Its independence would harm Canada's First Nation peoples.
Why is it difficult for Canada to effectively address the problem of acid rain?
Canada's cities are surrounded by mountains that trap polluted air.
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.
How do citizens of Canada choose the leaders of their government?
They elect people to represent them in the Senate. The Senate then selects the prime minister.
They elect people to represent them in the Senate. The governor general then appoints the prime minister.
They elect people to represent them in the House of Commons. The Queen of Canada then appoints the prime minister.
They elect people to represent them in the House of Commons. The House of Commons then selects the prime minister.
What makes it easier for people and businesses from different countries to trade with each other?
high tariff rates
the use of embargoes
investment in capital goods
a currency exchange system
All income is limited. What is the result of this?
People must make responsible spending decisions.
People should avoid saving money in bank accounts.
People should open as many credit cards as possible.
People should buy what they want before necessities.
What would help a person avoid getting into debt?
using credit
saving money
obtaining loans
paying interest
Look the map of Australia. Then Answer the questions that follow.
If Isabella and her family wish to visit Uluru while vacationing in Australia, they will need to visit
the area labeled numeral I.
the area labeled numeral II.
the area labeled numeral III.
the area labeled numeral IV.
How did NAFTA, which is now called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), affect the Mexican economy?
There were fewer agricultural jobs in Mexico.
The price of most consumer goods increased.
Many service jobs were outsourced to the United States.
Trade between Mexico and Canada declined significantly
What BEST reflects the impact of the United States-Mexica-Canada Agreement?
the elimination of tariffs on the trade of certain goods
the establishment of command economies in North America
the decline of citizen participation in government
the placement of embargoes on trade between nations
Which of the following is the MOST pressing environmental concern for the residents of Brazil?
industrial air pollution
increasing water scarcity
transboundary pollution from Bolivia
the destruction of the Amazon rainforest
Why does the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest threaten the whole world?
The rainforest produces approximately a fifth of the world's oxygen.
The deforestation contributes to drought conditions in many countries.
The rainforest prevents the spread of polluted air and water to other regions.
The crops grown in the rainforest account for much of the world's food supply
