Look at the chart, which statement is true?

The US had a negative trade balance with Canada and Mexico in 2015

According to the chart, how does the life expectancy of the Inuit in Canada compare to that of all Canadians?

Life expectancy for Canadians is more than ten years longer than the Inuit.

Some citizens of Quebec are concerned about losing their...

French culture and traditions due to assimilation

What economic event best explains the 2020 data shown below?

the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic

Canada's government is a parliamentary democracy. This means that...

the citizens vote to elect members of Parliament

One negative effect of overuse of the natural resource shown on the map below is?

loss of habitat for many animal species

Why would it be unusual to see smoke stacks, from steel mills and factories, in the United States today?

stricter laws have been passed in the US to control air pollution

The image below is a symbol of the USMCA which is..

a trade agreement that unites Canada, The United States, and Mexico

What was the purpose of the Air Quality Agreement?

to decrease the emissions of carbon dioxide in North America

Which of the following statements is supported by the chart below?

Hispanic migration to the United States is likely increasing

The picture below represents how the U.S. Constitution...

defines the separation of government powers

How did the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway impact international trade?

It increased as a result of the improved shipping route

The U.S. Census data shown on the graph below predicts that by 2050,

the percentage of Hispanics in the US population will increase

Which statement regarding natural resources of Canada and the U.S. is most accurate?

locations of natural resources led to success in industry and agriculture

Based on the last question, what would you infer about Inuit life?

The Inuit face difficult living conditions and serious health challenges.

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1
Look at the chart, which statement is true?
The US exports more products than imports and has a positive trade balance
The US balances imports and exports and does not have a trade deficit
The US had a positive trade balance with Canada and Mexico in 2015
The US had a negative trade balance with Canada and Mexico in 2015
2
According to the chart, how does the life expectancy of the Inuit in Canada compare to that of all Canadians?
Life expectancy for Canadians is more than ten years longer than the Inuit.
Life expectancy for inuit is slightly longer
Life expectacy is equal for both groups
Life expectancy for Canadians is more than ten years less than the Inuit
3
Some citizens of Quebec are concerned about losing their...
tadition of self-government through elected leadership
economic independence from other provinces
rights as dual citizens of the United States and Canada
French culture and traditions due to assimilation
4
What economic event best explains the 2020 data shown below?
the economic benefits of the USMCA agreement
the failure of Canada's government to increase imports
the impact of immigration on Canada's economy
the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic
5
Which form of government best describes the United States?
parliamentary democracy
constitutional monarchy
representative democracy
direct democracy
6
Canada's government is a parliamentary democracy. This means that...
the Queen appoints members of Parliament
the citizens vote to elect members of Parliament
the Prime Minister chooses members of Parliament
the Prime Minister can remove members of Parliament
7
Which province of Canada has French as the sole official language and its heritage is influenced by French settlers?
Nunavut
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
8
NAFTA stands for "North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement"
True
False
9
What does HDI stand for?
Historical Document Inventory
High Definition Imaging
Human Development Index
Health Development Initiative
10
One negative effect of overuse of the natural resource shown on the map below is?
increased timber for building houses
competition for lumber companies in Brazil
loss of habitat for many animal species
loss of suitable land for building cities
11
Why would it be unusual to see smoke stacks, from steel mills and factories, in the United States today?
taller smokestacks make it harder to see smoke from factories
steel is no longer produced in factories in the US
stricter laws have been passed in the US to control air pollution
the US imports all of its steel from other countries
12
The image below is a symbol of the USMCA which is..
a historic empire that developed in central North America
a trade agreement that unites Canada, The United States, and Mexico
a geographic sub region that covers half of North America
a military alliance to protect Canada, the United States, and Mexico
13
The USMCA was formerly known as what?
NAFTA
FAFTA
CAFTA
PEMDAS
14
Which HDI category is stronger in Canada than in the United States?
Life Expectancy
Gross Income Per Capita
All of the above
Expected Years of Schooling
15
What % of Canada lives within 150 miles of the U.S. Border?
80%
50%
90%
75%
16
What was the purpose of the Air Quality Agreement?
to regulate the emissions of carbon dioxide worldwide
to increase global temperatures by at least one degree
to decrease the emissions of carbon dioxide in North America
to increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the air
17
Which of the following statements is supported by the chart below?
Hispanic migration to the United States is likely decreasing
Hispanic migration to the United States is likely increasing
Hispanic migration to the United States is unrelated to the graph
The United States government plans to end emigration to Mexico
18
The picture below represents how the U.S. Constitution...
controls the construction of government buildings.
gives authority to the King/Queen of England
defines the separation of government powers
determines who will be the President
19
How did the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway impact international trade?
It increased trade by connecting the capitals of Canada and the US
It decreased trade by limiting access to the Great Lakes
It increased as a result of the improved shipping route
It decreased due to conflict over who owned the waterway
20
Which factors have the strongest influence on Canada's population distribution?
Climate and Temperature
Distance from the ocean
Distance from the national capital
Government regulation
21
The territory of Nunavut in Canada was formed to recognize the sovereignty of which group?
British Canadians
Indigenous Inuit
French Canadians
American Immigrants
22
Canada's environment is threatened by the over-use of non-renewable resources such as oil and minerals.
True
False
23
The U.S. Census data shown on the graph below predicts that by 2050,
the percentage of white non-Hispanics in the US population will increase
the percentage of African Americans in the US population will decrease
the percentage of Asians in the US population will decrease
the percentage of Hispanics in the US population will increase
24
Chinatown in Los Angeles and the Asian District in Oklahoma City are examples of communities based primarily on...
economic interests
religious beliefs
political beliefs
cultural characteristics
25
Which statement regarding natural resources of Canada and the U.S. is most accurate?
natural resources such as clothing and cars have helped their economies
the economies of both countries are limited by a lack of natural resources
both countries import most of their resources from other nations
locations of natural resources led to success in industry and agriculture
26
Based on the last question, what would you infer about Inuit life?
Living conditions for the Inuit vary with some faring better and some worse
The Inuit face difficult living conditions and serious health challenges.
Living conditions for Inuit are better than conditions for most Canadians
Living conditions for the Inuit are similiar to all other Canadians
27
The principle that native leaders have the authority to make laws to improve the standard of living for their people?
checks and balances
tribal sovereignty
parliamentary law
parliamentary democracy
28
Canada encourages its many ethnic groups to keep their traditions and languages is an example of which concept?
Canada is a "melting pot"
All of Canada's citizens have a French heritage
Canada supports assimilation
Canada is a "cultural mosaic"

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