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1
Use this map of North America to answer the question.Which of the following geographic features is shaded on this map?
the Canadian Shield
the Appalachian Mountains
the Atlantic Coastal Plain
Rocky Mountains
2
What responsibility do Australian citizens have once they turn 18?
they are required to serve in the military
they are required to vote in elections
They must pass a test to remain Australian citizens
they must officially join in a national political party
3
Which nation features a government that is both a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy?
Brazil
Canada
United States
Mexico
4
Look at the map. Then answer the question that follows. Which numeral represents the location Great Barrier Reef?
I
IV
III
III
5
People often use which of the following when they don't have enough money to pay for something at the time they buy it?
debit card
money order
credit card
personal check
6
Which numeral on this map represents the location of Hudson Bay?
III
II
I
IV
7
What do personal budgets help people do?
avoid having to pay taxes
balance their time at home and work
find goods they want to purchase
manage their incomes
8
Which of the following BEST explains why most of Canada's people live within 100 miles of its southern border?
because most manufacturing and service industries are located in that area
so they can easily access goods and services in the US
because that area has the midlest climate in Canada
so that they can easily travel to and work in the US
9
Which statement BEST describes the role of the Canadian monarch in the government of Canada?
the monarch selects the prime minster from the members of parliament
the monarch has the power to verto any action of the governor general
the monarch must approve all actions of the prime minister
the monarch's interests are represented by the governor general
10
What would be the most effective way that the gov't of Australia could improve the standard of living of its citizens?
the government could significantly reduce social welfare spending
the government could nationalize the country's major industries
the gov't could invest in education system to promote a high literacy rate
the gov't could repeal environmental regulations so business can earn more
11
The literacy rate in Australia is 99%. What does this mean?
It means that 99% of all people in Australia are high school graduates
It means that 99% of people in Australia over 15 can read & write
It means that 99% of people in Australia have read a book in the past year
It means that 99% of all people in Australia enjoy reading
12
Why does the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest threaten the whole world?
the crops grown in rainforest account for much of the worlds food supply
The rainforest produces approximately a fifth of the world's oxygen
The deforestation contributes to drought conditions in many countries
the rainforest prevents the spread of polluted air & water to other regions
13
A purchase made with which of the following may cost a buyer significantly more than the actual purchase price?
credit card
cash
debit card
check
14
All income is limited. What is the result of this?
people should avoid saving money in bank accounts
people should open as many credit cards as possible
people should buy what they want before necessities
people must make responsible spending decisions
15
Which of the following issues do Québécois separatists support?
Quebec should be independent of Canada
Quebec should remian a part of Canada
French should be the official language in all of Canada
English should be the only official language in Quebec
16
What does Australia's gross domestic product depend on the MOST?
the import of manufactured goods
the export of manufactured goods
the import of natural resources
the export of natural resources
17
How has the North American Free Trade Agreement increased trade b/w the nations of Canada, Mexico, and the United States
by reducing tariffs
by establishing embargoes
by imposing quotas
by prohibiting foreign investment
18
Why do countries engage in specialization and trade?
to obtain the goods and services they need in the most efficient way
to gain control over the economies of other countires
to protect their economies from foreign influences
to earn the highest profits possible on goods they produce
19
What is a trade barrier which blocks all trade with another nation?
Embargo
Quota
Tariff
20
What is it called when an activity slows or outright blocks the free exchange of goods and services?
Production
Goods
Quota
Trade barrier
21
Which language was spoken by the first European settlers in Australia?
Australian
Dutch
Chinese
English
22
Why did disease have a disastrous impact on Aboriginal Australians after Europeans traveled to Australia?
The Australian colonists refused to treat the Aboriginal Australians.
The Aboriginal Australians did not have immunity to European diseases.
The Aboriginal Australians did not have any medical knowledge.
The Australian colonies did not have enough doctors to treat everyone.
23
Very few people live in the Australian Outback because it has
rugged and mountainous terrain
dense rain forest and high humidity
many wetlands and poor soil
high temperatures and little rain
24
What are the people fighting for the independence of Quebec known as?
Separatists
Abolitionists
Nationalists
Federalists
25
What is the BEST definition of an entrepreneur?
a government official who helps regulate the economy
a person who invests his or her resources to start a business
a bank manager who decides who should receive a loan
an economist who studies how the economy works
26
Canada has a literacy rate of 99%. How has Canada's investment in human capital MOST LIKELY affected the country?
Canadian citizens have equal access to educational opportunities.
Canadian citizens enjoy a relatively high standard of living.
Canada's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.
Canada's government has placed limits on trade with other countries.
27
Which numeral on this map represents the location of the Pacific Ocean?
I
III
IV
II
28
What makes it easier for people and businesses from different countries to trade with each other?
investment in capital goods
high tariff rates
a currency exchange system
the use of embargoes
29
If Isabella and her family wish to visit Uluru while vacationing in Australia, they will need to visit
the area labeled numeral III
the area labeled numeral II
the area labeled numeral IV
the area labeled numeral I
30
Why do the United States and Canada trade with each other so much rather than overseas trading partners?
It takes too long to ship goods overseas so people buy from nearby sources
The US does not have enough oil and Canada has the most oil in the world
Canada's climate is too cold to grow food so Canadians buy from the US
It is cheaper to ship goods to each other than to ship them to and from
31
One of the major environmental issues facing Canada is the creation of acid rain. What is one major source of acid rain?
hydropower plants
coal-fired power plants
wind power plants
nuclear power plants
32
Look at the map of Canada. Then answer the question that follows.
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
Manitoba
33
What is it called when focusing on a narrow range of products/services that can be produced most efficiently?
Voluntary Trade
Standard of Living
Trade Barrier
Specialization
34
Based on the headlines, what kind of economy does Canada have?
a pure market economy
a mixed economy
a pure command economy
a traditional economy
35
Why do members of the Quebec independence movement want Quebec to be independent from Canada?
residents pay a higher tax rate than residents of other provinces
to improve their economy through the elimination of trade restrictions
to protect and preserve their unique culture
widespread corruption in the federal government
36
Creating and following a personal budget helps people
earn more money at work
earn government benefits
save money for emergencies
get a lower tax rate
37
What would help a person avoid getting into debt?
obtaining loans
saving money
using credit
paying interest
38
Which country matches the section of the graph that is labeled A?
United Kingdom
Mexico
United States
China
39
During which period of the year are tourists MOST LIKELY to flock to Australia's beaches?
September-December
December-March
June-September
March-June
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Which of the following BEST characterizes Australia's economic system?
It is a mixed economy with a relatively low gross domestic product
It is a command economy with a relatively high gross domestic product
It is a mixed economy with a relatively high gross domestic product
It is a command economy with a relatively low gross domestic product
