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Review of the unit over Canada.
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Why do most Canadians live near the US border?
The people of Canada depend heavily on the US government.
Canada is controlled in part by the US government.
The farther north you go, the harsher the climate.
The scenery along the border is much more beautiful.
2
Which body of water is labeled number 3 on the map?
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Labrador Sea
Arctic Ocean
Hudson Bay
3
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of NAFTA?
Promotes competition
Created a common currency
Encourages cooperation
Allows for the free movement of goods and services
4
Which of the following explanations would reflect a country with a mixed economy?
A combination of privately owned industry and govt control.
Prices and wages are determined by supply and demand.
Prices and wages are solely regulated by the government.
Distribution of resources is based on inheritance.
5
Which trade barrier discourages trade by placing a tax on foreign goods, but doesn't prevent it
subsidy
embargo
tariff
quota
6
What are the 3 basic economic questions?
What to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce?
What is opportunity cost, why are resources needed when used
What to produce, why to produce, when to produce?
What is opportunity cost, what resources needed, why used
7
The best definition of market economy is
Free markets determine what gets manufactured and sold.
Both the government and producers decide what to sell.
Government creates plans for what will be produced.
People barter for whatever is available.
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In this form of government, there are checks and balances that limit power.
oligarchic
presidential
autocratic
parliamentary
9
How would it affect trade in Canada if the St. Lawrence Seaway was impassable year-round?
Provide a large supply of fish for markets around the world.
Economy would decline due to lack of worldwide trade
Ships could freely travel year-round
People wouldn't be able to go to work.
10
Which number on the map represents the Rocky Mountains?
3
4
1
7
11
The Caribbean depending heavily on tourism and Venezuela exporting a lot of oil are examples of
investment in human capital
entrepreneurship
specialization
factors of production
12
How does Canada's strategic position (location) in North America affect trade?
allows for easier movement of goods & services to countries
limits how much can be imported and exported
promotes some trading between provinces
causes a barrier between its neighboring countries
13
What concerns do Canadians have about the consequences of acid rain?
Acid rain kills fish & eats away at surfaces of buildings.
It can temporarily harm the forests.
There are no real concerns to Canadians at this time.
It destroys vegetation and natural resources.
14
Which river is located nearest number 8?
Mississippi River
St. Lawrence River
Rio Grande
Colorado River
15
One strong influence on the growth of vegetation in Canada is
climate
the heights of mountains
rivers
the size of the region
16
What is causing some of the people of Quebec to desire independence from Canada?
French people feel their culture/lang. is being overwhelmed
Oppressed citizens desire freedom of speech and religion
Don't want to share large deposits of fossil fuels
Canada conquered Quebec during World War II
17
Why would a country impose a tariff on imported goods?
because it does not like a country
they want citizens to have to pay more for products
to protect the goods made in its own country
to make them cost less
18
What would be an investment in capital goods?
union benefits
worker education
management
new machinery
19
Which body of water is located nearest number 7?
Caribbean Sea
Great Salt Lakes
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
20
Jose is an auto mechanic and he decides to open up his own shop. Jose is an example of
entrepreneur
opportunity cost
trade surplus
gross domestic product
21
Which is true of the Canadian Shield region?
densely populated
has excellent farmland
rich in natural resources
has a mild climate
22
John got a check for $100. He wants a bicycle that costs $110. He puts his money in the bank.
earning
borrowing
saving
crediting
23
The use of a currency exchange system is an effect of which of these causes?
economies of countries fluctuates
people have a higher important on different things
value of goods fluctuates
prices of goods differ greatly all over the world
24
Which of the following statements is the BEST example of a command economy?
Anyone can easily start a company to sell goods.
The government controls the economy.
Traditional foods are gathered for sale.
Anyone can make a profit from hard work.
25
What does the term autocratic mean?
people elect candidates to office
a small group controls government
one person has absolute power
states can govern themselves
26
What is difference in how Canada chooses prime minister compared to how US chooses a president?
The US pres. must first be a governor, senator, or general
The head of gov. is chosen by the members of parliament.
The US Supreme Court must approve the head of government
Canadian citizens vote directly for the head of government.
27
Canada providing a free college education would be an example of investing in
international trade
environmental protection
human capital
academic research
28
Which number on the map represents the Canadian Shield?
4
7
3
1
29
Which of the following is NOT a reason why Canada wants Quebec to remain part of the country?
It is a huge economic help to the country.
It has large cities.
It has access to many waterways.
It is rich in natural resources.
