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Canada's Economy

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the Canadian economy private property rights are respected and there is limited government control of economic activity. Based on this description, where would the Canadian economy be placed along the economic continuum?

a)

Point A

b)

Point B

c)

Point C

d)

Point D

2.

How are the economies of Canada, Mexico, and the United States similar or different?

a)

Canada is a pure market economy, while Mexico and the United States are mixed economies.

b)

Canada is a pure command economy, while Mexico and the United States are mixed economies.

c)

All are mixed economies, but Canada is more market-oriented than either Mexico or the United States.

d)

All all are mixed economies, but Canada is more command-oriented than either Mexico or the United States.

3.

Which numbered section of the diagram represents countries whose economies are primarily market-based?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

Why type of economy does the description MOST resemble?

a)

command economy

b)

mixed economy

c)

market economy

d)

traditional economy

5.

What industry/trade was extremely profitable in the early years of colonial Canada?

a)

fishing

b)

mining

c)

fur

d)

timber

6.

What role do natural resources play in Canada's economy?

a)

They have no significant impact

b)

They are the only source of income for Canada

c)

They contribute significantly to exports and economic growth

d)

They are mainly used for domestic consumption and not for export

7.

Which industry is NOT mentioned as a key part of Canada's economy?

a)

High-tech

b)

Textiles

c)

Energy production

d)

Automobile

8.

List 1 of Canada's Industries.

(a)  

9.

Which country in the diagram has the MOST free economy?

a)

Cuba

b)

Mexico

c)

Canada

d)

United States

10.

Type of economy that Canada has

a)

traditional

b)

command

c)

market

d)

mixed

11.

Which characteristic BEST describes Canada’s economy?

a)

Market-leaning

b)

Traditional

c)

Command-leaning

d)

Pure market

12.

What is the primary sector contributing to Canada's GDP?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Manufacturing

c)

Service

d)

Mining

13.

Which Canadian province is known for its oil sands?

a)

Ontario

b)

Quebec

c)

Alberta

d)

British Columbia

14.

What is the currency used in Canada?

a)

Canadian Dollar

b)

US Dollar

c)

Euro

d)

British Pound

15.

Which trade agreement is Canada a part of?

a)

NAFTA

b)

EU

c)

ASEAN

d)

Mercosur

16.

What is a major export product of Canada?

a)

Electronics

b)

Automobiles

c)

Timber

d)

Textiles

17.

Which sector employs the most people in Canada?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Service

c)

Manufacturing

d)

Mining

18.

What is the role of the Bank of Canada?

a)

Regulate stock market

b)

Control monetary policy

c)

Manage public transportation

d)

Oversee education

19.

Which city is the financial hub of Canada?

a)

Vancouver

b)

Montreal

c)

Toronto

d)

Ottawa

20.

What is Canada's rank in global GDP?

a)

5th

b)

10th

c)

15th

d)

20th

21.

Which industry is a significant part of Canada's economy?

a)

Textiles

b)

Fishing

c)

Automobile

d)

Technology

22.

What is the unemployment rate trend in Canada over the past decade?

a)

Increasing

b)

Decreasing

c)

Stable

d)

Fluctuating

23.

Which natural resource is abundant in Canada?

a)

Gold

b)

Oil

c)

Diamonds

d)

Copper

24.

What is the impact of immigration on Canada's economy?

a)

Negative

b)

Neutral

c)

Positive

d)

No impact

25.

Which Canadian city is known for its technology sector?

a)

Calgary

b)

Toronto

c)

Vancouver

d)

Ottawa