How are old-growth forests and wetlands similar?

They are increasingly rare and need to be protected.

Which of the following describes Canada's climate?

It varies from bitter cold to changing seasons

Which of the following is NOT a concern among people regarding climate change?

Lower costs of gas & kerosene negatively impact the economy.

Which of the following describes the western third of Canada

Dominated by the Pacific Ranges

Which of the following descries Canada's society?

multicultural with education and health care support

Why did native populations decline in the 1500s and 1600s?

Europeans claimed the land and diseases spread

Acid rain is caused by

industrial pollutants the rise into the atmosphere

Why were Canada's mountains important to early settlers?

They cradled the plains where people could find farmland

Mining, oil exploration, pipeline construction, and a decline in the demand for fur have led to

increased reliance on government services by the Inuit.

Which of the following best explains the economic similarities between the U.S. and Canada?

both countries maintain a market economy

Which of the following explains the impact of hydroelectricity

it often requires damming, which impacts ecosystems

Which of the following describes a challenge presented by Canada's population?

the cost of government funded health care

First Nations is a term for

indigenous groups of Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis

Which of the following were formed by slabs of rock forced upward?

The Pacific Range and Rocky Mountains

Why is Canada's boreal forest important to the environment?

keeps carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere

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1
Glaciers have changed Canada's landscape by forming
mountain ranges and steep hills.
lakes, rivers, and streams
a vast, uninhabitable wasteland
vast forests with valuable timber.
2
How are old-growth forests and wetlands similar?
They provide valuable carbon dioxide.
They are increasingly rare and need to be protected.
They both contain sacred ground for indigenous communities
They have been overdeveloped for the tourism industry
3
Which of the following describes Canada's climate?
Natural weather hazards occur frequently.
Most regions have dry winters and wet summers.
Canada has a humid continental climate most of the year.
It varies from bitter cold to changing seasons
4
Which of the following is NOT a concern among people regarding climate change?
Extraction of coal, oil, and natural gas uses large energy.
Lower costs of gas & kerosene negatively impact the economy.
Exporting usable substances releases carbon dioxide.
Conversion of crude oil releases carbon dioxide into the air
5
What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
Halifax
Whitehorse
Yellowknife
Jamestown
6
What is the capital of Manitoba
Iqaluit
Winnipeg
Whitehorse
Edmonton
7
The elevation above which it is too cold for trees to grow
Inuit
timberline
chinook
tar sands
8
What is the capital of Quebec
Quebec
Victoria
Regina
Toronto
9
Which of the following describes the western third of Canada
Dominated by Appalachian Mountains
Covered by the Canadian Shield
Dominated by the Pacific Ranges
Covered by plains and lowlands
10
Which of the following descries Canada's society?
multicultural with education and health care support
predominately French speaking population
dominated by a recent surge in European immigrants
low literacy rates and unemployment
11
Why did native populations decline in the 1500s and 1600s?
Conflicts intensified between the Inuit and the Métis
Immigration led to overcrowding and poverty
English- and French-speaking groups feuded.
Europeans claimed the land and diseases spread
12
Acid rain is caused by
deforestation of Canada's sugar maple trees
industrial pollutants the rise into the atmosphere
increased decay of maple trees on forest floor
high levels of calcium
13
Canada is the third-largest producer of
iron ore
petroleum
hydroelectricity
uranium
14
Which of the following mountain ranges is the oldest?
Appalachian Mountains
Swiss Alps
Rocky Mountains
Andes Mountains
15
Why were Canada's mountains important to early settlers?
They cradled the plains where people could find farmland
The provided a means of transportation
They protected settlers from invaders and provided shelter
They allowed for a vast trade network
16
Mining, oil exploration, pipeline construction, and a decline in the demand for fur have led to
a lack of diversity among groups in the Nunavut.
increased reliance on government services by the Inuit.
lower populations of the Métis near the U.S.-Canada border.
higher numbers of Inuit, the Métis, and First Nations
17
Which of the following best explains the economic similarities between the U.S. and Canada?
both countries maintain a market economy
both countries face a small federal deficit
both countries' housing markets suffered from the recession
unemployment rates in both countries remain high
18
Which of the following bodies of water DO NOT border Canada?
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
19
Which of the following explains the impact of hydroelectricity
it causes acid rain
it often requires damming, which impacts ecosystems
its production releases carbon dioxide into the air
its high cost makes drinking water expensive
20
What is the capital of New Brunswick?
Fredericton
Winnipeg
St. Rose
Regina
21
Which of the following describes a challenge presented by Canada's population?
the cost of child care in rural areas
increased pollution and high crime in cities
the cost of government funded health care
lack of housing in urban areas
22
Which of the groups listed is not an indigenous group of Canada
Metis
First Nations
Inuit
French
23
What is the capital of the Northwest Territory?
Halifax
Yellowknife
Krisbryant
Winnipeg
24
First Nations is a term for
the Arctic native peoples of North America.
Quebec's French-speaking inhabitants
new countries with close ties to another country.
indigenous groups of Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis
25
What is the national capital of Canada?
St. John's
Halifax
Obamaville
Ottawa
26
How does the chinook affect Canada's climate?
Its warm, dry wind melts snow
Its moist air causes heavy rainfall
Its freezing temperatures limit vegetation growth.
It causes many natural disasters
27
What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
Victoria
Regina
St. John's
Yellowknife
28
What is the capital of British Columbia
Victoria
Edmonton
Iqaluit
Halifax
29
Which of the following natural resources are found in the Athabasca Tar Sands?
gold, silver, and copper
crude oil
iron ore and nickel
coal
30
Which of the following were formed by slabs of rock forced upward?
The Great Plains and Interior Lowlands
Great Bear and Great Slave Lake
The Canadian Shield and Great Lakes
The Pacific Range and Rocky Mountains
31
What is the capital of Prince Edward Island?
Charlottetown
Toronto
Iqaluit
St. John's
32
Which of the following factors has been a primary influence on the arts in Canada?
Asian artists and musicians
Central and South American cultures
native and European cultures
contemporary artist who paint cityscapes
33
Canada is divided into territories and provinces... It has ____ provinces and _____ territories
6 ; 6
10 ; 3
13 ; 3
3 ; 10
34
Canada was created as a
province
republic
territory
dominion
35
Why is Canada's boreal forest important to the environment?
keeps carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere
its seedling development lowers amount of dead maple leaves
provides a barrier from acid rain pollution
provides a valuable water supply to native populations
36
What is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador?
Quebec City
Fredericton
St. John's
Edmonton
37
Which of the following is a result of overfishing
diminished fish supply
economic benefit to Canada's fishing industry
replenished fish supply
an overpopulation of Pacific Salmon
38
The Canadian Shield is a giant
tectonic plate
glacier
mountain system
core of rock
39
Some Canadians view NAFTA as a threat to their
security
economy
culture
privacy
40
Which of the following is a result of extracting natural resources?
a replenished timber supply
an increased water supply
reduction in greenhouse gases
a shrinking boreal forest

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