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GSE Unit 7 Test Rev
GSE Unit 7 Test Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Most of Canada’s imports come from and most of their exports go to one country. Which of the following countries is it? | United States |
| Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada’s largest trading partner? | location |
| How does Canada’s strategic position (location) in North America affect trade? | It allows for an easier movement of goods and services between other countries. |
| The population is especially dense in the _______________region of southeastern Canada where manufacturing jobs and commercial shipping routes are most heavily concentrated. | Great Lakes / St. Lawrence |
| Most of Canada’s population is within 100 miles of the U.S. border. This population distribution is partly the result of Canada’s hard northern climate extremes, but also because of __________________along their shared 3,000-mile border. | U.S.-Canadian economic cooperation |
| How has climate affected where Canadians live? | Few people live in the northern regions of Canada because of the cold climate. |
| Canada is the world's second largest country in land. However, about 75 percent of Canada's population lives within 100 miles of its southern border. Which statement does not provide a reason why so many Canadians live in their country's southern region? | Canadian law encourages people to live in its southern region |
| Which of the following is not an environmental concern resulting from the mining of minerals on the Canadian Shield? | loss of hockey season |
| Which of the following is not an environmental concern resulting from the building of hydroelectric dams on rivers on the Canadian Shield? | loss of ice-fishing sites |
| Which of the following is not an environmental concern resulting from the clear- cutting of forests on the Canadian Shield? | loss of lumberjack jobs |
| Which of the following is not a major cause of acid rain in Canada? | too much snow and ice |
| Which of the following is not a major problem caused by acid rain in Canada? | people dying |
| Which of these is MOST LIKELY to be classified as a reason for Canadians' concern about pollution of the Great Lakes? | The Great Lakes are a major source of Canada's drinking water |
| Canada’s central Prairie Provinces grow cereal grains, particularly- | wheat |
| In terms of natural resources, Canada has an abundance of ___________ wealth like iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, diamonds, and silver. | mineral |
| Which of the following is not a major trade route for Canada? | Indian Ocean |
| Which of the following is not an important natural resource of Canada? | plastic |
| Canada’s mining industry is concentrated in the _____________ region which surrounds Hudson Bay. This area contains large deposits of gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, iron ore, uranium, and nickel. | Canadian Shield |
| A problem associated with Canada’s mining industry is sulfur dioxide released from mining equipment reduces the air quality, and chemical runoff from mining processes often contaminates ____________ supplies. | water |
| The Canadian government has passed legislation to limit the amount of mining-related pollution allowed in its waterways, namely to protect fisheries and ___________ safety. | seafood |
| Canada’s timber industry is also important to the nation’s economy. Canada’s __________ are a source of lumber, plywood, and wood pulp. | forests |
| An environmental downside to the timber industry is the destruction of natural habitats caused by ___________________. | clear-cutting |
| In response to this problem, the Canadian government has done quite a bit in recent years to limit the damage associated with _____________. | deforestation |
| Often nations choose to market only those products/services which they can provide fastest, cheapest, and in great abundance. This phenomenon is known as economic ________________, and it is what sustains voluntary trade partnerships worldwide. | specialization |
| Canada specializes primarily in which of the following economic areas: | oil extraction, oil refining , motor vehicle industry |
| Voluntary trade between nations may be inhibited by trade barriers. Such barriers exist to protect _____________ markets from foreign competition. | domestic |
| Trade barriers may also be employed to ____________ an enemy nation. | sanction |
| Which trade barrier discourages trade by placing a tax on foreign goods? | Tariff |
| Which word has the same meaning as the economic term "tariff"? | tax |
| Canada's parliament votes to increase tariffs upon goods from another country. This is an example of | a representative democracy restricting trade |
| What is the purpose of a tariff, such as a protective tariff? | to increase the prices of imported goods and protect a country's own industries from foreign competition |
| NAFTA is an example of which pattern of behavior among or between countries? | Forming trade agreements |
| The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to promote free trade between the United States, | Canada, and Mexico |
| How did the agreement of NAFTA affect Canada? | It eliminated trade barriers with the U.S. and Mexico |
| What is the purpose of free trade partnerships like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada, and Mexico? | to increase trade by doing away with tariffs |
| Canada and Mexico are SIMILAR in that lowering trade barriers between these two nations has resulted in both nations experiencing | growth in their economies |
| Among the many positive outcomes associated with NAFTA were all of the following except: | the elimination of borders among the three nations |
| The numerous benefits from NAFTA experienced Canada includes all of the following except: | Decreases in oil exports from Canada to the U.S. |
| For Canada to trade with other nations – its NAFTA trade partners for example – a system of _____________ exchange must exist. This is because most nations their own unique currency. | currency |
| ______________ are used to determine how much one nation’s currency is worth in terms of another’s. | exchange rates |
| Canada is building new factories and using newer technology. These are examples of | Investment in capital goods |
| 4 factors of production are needed—natural resources , human resources , capital resources (buildings and machinery), and entrepreneurship. A class opens a popcorn stand. The stand and the popcorn popper are examples of which factor of production? | capital resources |
| Why is entrepreneurship important to a country’s economy? | Invest in capital goods |
| Jacques is an auto mechanic in a nearby larger town. He has decided his own small town needs its own car repair shop. Jacques bought the building and opened his shop. Jacques is an example of | Entrepreneur |
| Canada, with a total land area of nearly 4 million square miles, has an abundance of natural resources. Examples of Canada’s natural resources include all of the following except: | artificial sweeteners |
| Constructed Response-Directions: Choose one of the following questions to copy and answer. Be sure to give a complete answer with examples and details from the unit. Be sure to write in complete sentences. | A. How are acid rain, pollution of the Great Lakes, the extraction and use of natural resources on the Canadian Shield, and timber resources Canada’s major environmental concerns? |
| Constructed Response-Directions: Choose one of the following questions to copy and answer. Be sure to give a complete answer with examples and details from the unit. Be sure to write in complete sentences. | B. How does the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) impact Canada’s economy and trade? |
| Constructed Response-Directions: Choose one of the following questions to copy and answer. Be sure to give a complete answer with examples and details from the unit. Be sure to write in complete sentences. | C. How do the factors of location, climate, access to water, and natural resources affect where Canadians choose to live and work? |
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