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WorksheetsWayground Weekly Review Oct 17
Total questions: 153
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
What is causing potato farmers in Prince Edward Island (PEI) to face one of their hardest growing seasons in decades?
A lack of rain has left fields dry, crops struggling, and hope diminishing for a successful harvest.
Excessive rainfall leading to flooding.
Pest infestations destroying crops.
Increased demand for potatoes.
According to the article, what does the word 'diminishing' mean?
Something is getting smaller, weaker, or less over time.
Something is getting brighter and more colorful.
Something is becoming more valuable and important.
Something is growing larger and stronger.
According to the article, what does the word 'export' mean?
Sending goods or products from one country to be sold in another.
Receiving goods or products from another country.
Producing goods only for local use.
Storing goods in warehouses for future use.
According to the article, what does the word 'irrigation' mean?
The process of supplying water to crops and fields to help them grow when rain is not enough.
A method of planting seeds in dry soil.
The use of fertilizers to increase crop yield.
A technique for harvesting crops early.
The drought in PEI has made it easier for farmers to grow potatoes this year.
True
False
Why are many potatoes coming out of the ground smaller than usual this year in PEI?
Because of excessive rainfall
Because of dry weather
Because of pest infestations
Because of soil quality issues
What is one of the biggest challenges mentioned in the article that farmers face due to the drought?
Loss of this year's crop
Soil losing nutrients
Harder to plant new crops
Increased water costs
Where were potatoes first grown over 7000 years ago, according to the 'Did You Know?' box?
In the Andes Mountains of South America.
In the Himalayas of Asia.
In the Rocky Mountains of North America.
In the Alps of Europe.
Potato farmers in PEI are facing what challenge, and why?
They are facing a potato blight due to disease.
They are facing drought due to lack of rainfall.
They are facing market shortages due to export bans.
They are facing labor shortages due to migration.
The dry weather has caused:
droughts
floods
heavy rainfall
snowstorms
One of the biggest challenges is:
Overcoming obstacles due to limited resources
Having too many resources available
Facing no challenges at all
Ignoring all problems
What limits what can be done to help the situation?
Available resources
Public opinion
Weather conditions
Personal preferences
Farmers in PEI feel:
optimistic about their future.
unconcerned about their crops.
indifferent to weather changes.
unhappy with their harvest.
Long-term solutions that could help farmers deal with future droughts include:
Implementing efficient irrigation systems
Increasing pesticide use
Expanding monoculture farming
Relying solely on rainfall
A lack of rain affects farmers and the wider community by:
causing drought and reducing crop yields
increasing water supply for irrigation
improving soil fertility
boosting agricultural production
What is one immediate effect of drought on potato crops in PEI?
Higher rainfall
Reduced potato size and yield
Increased pest resistance
Improved soil fertility
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by PEI farmers?
Abundant water supply
Dry weather
Limited resources
Small potato harvest
Why is irrigation considered important for PEI farmers during dry seasons?
It increases pest infestations
It reduces the need for fertilizers
It causes soil erosion
It helps supply water when rainfall is insufficient
What is one possible consequence for PEI communities if the drought continues?
There will be an increase in rainfall.
Farmers will have surplus crops to export.
Local businesses may struggle due to reduced agricultural output.
Potato prices will decrease significantly.
Which of the following best describes the role of potatoes in PEI's economy?
Potatoes are rarely grown in PEI.
Potatoes are only grown for personal consumption.
Potatoes are a major export and support many local jobs.
Potatoes are imported from other provinces.
What is province #5?
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
What is province #6?
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
What is province #7?
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
What is province #8?
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
What is province #9?
Northwest Territories
Yukon Territory
British Columbia
Alberta
What is territory #11?
Northwest Territories
Yukon Territory
British Columbia
Alberta
What is territory #12?
Northwest Territories
Yukon Territory
British Columbia
Alberta
What is territory #13?
Northwest Territories
Yukon Territory
Nunavut
Alberta
What is the capital of Quebec?
Toronto
Winnipeg
Regina
Quebec City
What is the capital of Nunavut?
Whitehorse
Iqaluit
Edmonton
Yellowknife
What was not something the dad told his daughter to remember?
seat belts
study hard
drive safe
call when you get there
What was on the roof of the car in the character video of the week?
bike
canoe
book shelf
suit cases
What was the message in this week's video?
Thankfulness
Gratitude
Thoughtfulness
Love
What was the street number in this week's video?
1810
1920
1780
1980
Who was driving the car in this week's character video?
The Daughter
The Father
The Mother
A Friend
Who is this?
Usman
Rajveer
Hamdan
Brayden
Who is this?
Janice
Thea
Jada
Eshal
Who is this?
Khaled
Arsh
Omar
Amaan
Who is this?
Ellien
Aliza
Idil
Audrey
Who is the Halloween couple?
Ahmad and Kimaya
Ahmad and Saanvi
Adam and Youmna
Daniel and Aiden
Who is this?
Inaaya
Tajala
Laya
Ellie
Who is this?
Fatima
Ailyn
Aden
Akshatha
Who is this?
Adeel
Mohamad
Abdulla Ghani
Dhruv
Who is this?
Max
Adam
Sam
Khaled
Who is this?
Zeke
Kasper
Massimo
Malek
Who is this?
Anwen
Bella
Sasha
Zoha
Who is this?
Ayaz
Saarim
Mani
Raheem
Who is this?
Karam
Ryan
Abdulla
Mohamed
Who is this?
Rodina
Camellia
Sanvi
Zoha
Who is this?
Kabir
Rayyan
Sebastian
Brayden
Who is this?
Danya
Thea
Zoha
Aditi
Who is this?
Rayan
Thea
Adam
Arish
Who is this?
Rama
Saukhya
Alena
Kaneesha
Who is this?
Mohamed
Adam
Omar
Aveer
Who is this?
Ritale
Rodina
Zoha
Alishba
Whose flag is this?
The Republic of the Democrats of Congo
The Republican Democratic Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo
The Conga Democratic Republico
