Canada Flashcard

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Canada’s biggest industries include _________

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Timber, Mining ores and minerals, Fishing

Front

Who is Canada’s biggest trading partner? Options: America, Mexico, Great Britain, China

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America

Front

What economic agreement did Canada, Mexico and the United States agree on that would minimize trade barriers?

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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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What are the 4 main environmental issues facing Canada? Options: Deforestation, acid rain, mining pollution, water pollution

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Deforestation, acid rain, mining pollution, water pollution

Front

Where is mining pollution a big issue? Options: British Columbia, The Canadian Shield, The Great Lakes, The Atlantic Ocean

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The Canadian Shield

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Canada is a _________, A government “ruled” by a king or queen whose power is determined by the nation’s constitution and laws.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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Canada’s legislative body (parliament) is divided into the _______ and the _______.

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House of Commons and the Senate

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Canadians live in southern Canada for the following reasons EXCEPT which one? Warmer climate, Easier to access natural resources, Easy access to multiple transportation corridors, Lots of coal mines that bring in many jobs

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Lots of coal mines that bring in many jobs

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Star

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Ontario

Front

Star: Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Cascade Mountains, Black Hill Mountains

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Rocky Mountains