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Metro & Montreal
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1
Which Metropolis has a population of 30M?
Seoul, South Korea
New York, USA
Jakarta, Indonesia
Guangzhou, China
2
T/F Denis Merderre is the Mayor of Montreal
false
true
truue
faalse
3
This famous Montrealer is known as an actor and writer
Jay Baruchel
Matt Damon
Steven Amell
Seth Rogen
4
Montreal hosted the Olympics in what year?
1976
1967
1984
1972
5
Which are NOT things connected by Montreal's underground corridors?
convention centre, offices, restaurants
Olympic Stadium, the casino
shopping centres, cinemas, hotels
trains, subways
6
The original name for Montreal
Petit-Paris
Montreal
Ville-Marie
Ville-Royal
7
T/F Housing is a concern of metropolises
true
falses
truee
false
8
T/F Montreal's winter Olympics were the most costly in history.
falsee
false
truee
true
9
T/F Japan's Megalopolis is essentially all the cities in Japan
faalse
false
trrue
true
10
T/F Waste management is not a concern for metropolises
true
trrue
fallse
false
11
Which Metropolis has a population of 34M?
Dubai, UAE
Jakarta, Indonesia
Shanghai, China
Guangzhou, China
12
This famous Montrealer is an actor who originally wanted to be a CBC news reporter
William Shatner
William Shakespeare
William Shlesinger
William Le-Shat
13
T/F Montreal has a shortage of low-cost housing
false
faalse
true
trrue
14
In Montreal, who makes decisions for the Island Municipalities?
Montreal Agglomeration Council
Montreal Appropriation Council
Montreal Appreciation Council
Montreal Aggravation Council
15
"A big city that dominates other cities in its area."
Metropolis
Urbanopolis
Megaplex
Acropolis
16
T/F Tall buildings are generally referred to as skyscratchers
true
trrue
faalse
false
17
Who makes decisions for the Montreal Metropolitan Area?
Metropolotaine Communaute de Montreal
Communaute de Montreal Metro
Communaute de Montreal de Quebec
Communaute Metropolotaine de Montreal
18
"A process by which population & activities become concentrated in a city."
Urbanization
Economics
Ruralization
Pluralization
19
T/F Metropolises normally have a recognizable structure or feature
false
falses
trrue
true
20
Which is NOT a reason why most people in Montreal take their cars to work?
there is a change in family life
there's inadequate transit
they're the most efficient way to travel
there are changes in work life
21
T/F A subway system was built for Montreal's World's Fair
truue
false
true
falses
22
Montreal hosted the World's Fair in what year?
1986
1976
1964
1967
23
T/F wastewater is sent directly into the St Lawrence River
false
true
truue
faalse
24
Montreal was founded in what year?
1760
1666
1515
1642
25
Which Metropolis has a population of 38M?
Shanghai, China
Tokyo, Japan
Seoul, South Korea
New York, USA
26
How much of Quebec's population live in the Montreal area?
1/4
1/2
1/3
2/3
27
Which Metropolis has a population of 25M?
New York, USA
Beijing, China
Guangzhou, China
London, UK
28
Which are NOT challenges faced by a metropolis?
transportation pollution & traffic
economic gains & properity
housing & waste
Water management & consumption
29
"Many powerful metropolises, relatively close together."
Metroplex
Megaplex
Civilisation
Megalopolis
30
Which FOUR cities are part of the Europe Megalopolis?
London, Venice, Paris, Frankfurt
London, Paris, Milan, Frankfurt
London, Paris, Berlin, Milan
London, Paris, Rome, Munich
31
Which are NOT reasons people move to Montreal?
the housing rates and living cost
the culture and access to learning centres
employment opportunities and variety
the transportation network and diversity
32
Which FIVE cities are part of the USA Megalopolis?
New York, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia
Boston, New York, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia
Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles
New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Detroit, St. Louis
33
Which Metropolis has a population of 24M?
Toronto, Canada
London, UK
New York, USA
Beijing, China
34
T/F Montreal is serviced by five landfills
truee
true
fallse
false
35
Which Metropolis has a population of 25.5M?
New York, USA
Seoul, South Korea
London, UK
Beijing, China
36
In Montreal, who makes decisions for the City of Montreal?
Imperial Council
City Council
Executive Committee
19 Borough Council
37
T/F The name "Montreal" started being used in the 18th century.
trrue
true
false
falses
38
This famous Montreal is infamous for going on a date because she lost a Superbowl bet.
Genie Bouchlare
Genie Butcher
Genie Bouchemarde
Genie Bouchard
39
"An area with a high concentration of population & activities."
Town
Archipelago
City
Village
40
Where is Montreal's largest landfill?
Lachenaie
Gatineau
Laval
Chateauguay
41
T/F Montreal is the largest city in Canada
truue
falses
true
false
42
T/F The old port area of Montreal has been turned into an entertainment area
false
falses
true
trrue
43
Which are NOT characteristics of a metropolis?
diverse culture & business centres
economic/financial liability and political weakness
economic power & political power
dense population & major transportation networks
44
T/F London is the most populous city in Europe
false
true
faalse
truue
45
Which Metropolis has a population of 14M?
London, UK
Toronto, Canada
Berlin, Germany
Paris, France
