Canada (Geography)

Which following is NOT a common consequence of acid rain in Canada?

• dead trees in the Canadian Shield

• mercury in fish found in lakes and streams

• soil erosion along the Hudson Bay coastline

• pitted and damaged statues in Canadian cities

Which of the following is NOT a way that the Canadian timber industry can limit environmental damage caused by clear-cutting?

• plant trees to replace those that were harvested

• leave buffer zones of forest near streams and rivers

• clear-cut smaller areas to reduce the loss of ecosystems

• use lighter machinery to reduce air pollution from exhaust

Why would the Canadian government resist imposing harsh environmental regulations on mining and timber businesses that operate in the Canadian Shield?

• because these industries have little impact on the environment of Canada

• because the government wants to encourage people to move to the region

• because of the large number of jobs provided by these businesses for residents of the region

• because the pollution created by these industries affects the United States more than Canada

What are TWO major causes of acid rain in Canada?

• desertification

• industrial emissions

• nuclear power plants

• vehicle exhaust

How has economic growth in the Canadian Shield region of Canada caused environmental issues in the country?

• Manufacturing activity in the region has caused acid rain.

• Overfarming of land in the region has made much of the soil infertile.

• Mining in the region has polluted many sources of freshwater.

• Accidents at nuclear plants in the region have destroyed natural habitats.

Which industries are MOST responsible for reducing air quality, contaminating groundwater, and other significant environmental issues in the Canadian Shield region?

• the farming and fishing industries

• the mining and logging industries

• the oil and natural gas industries

• the textile and carpet industries

Which of the following is evidence that efforts by the Canadian government to reduce the impact of its timber industry have been largely effective?

• Air quality in Canada is among the highest in the world.

• Water quality in Canada is among the highest in the world.

• Canada has one of the lowest rates of deforestation in the world.

• Canada has one of the lowest rates of desertification in the world.

Which lake is NOT one of the Great Lakes located between Canada and the United States?

• Lake Erie

• Lake Louise

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Superior

Quebec City is located along the banks of the

• Mackenzie River.

• Nelson River

• St. Lawrence River

• Yukon River

Why is it difficult for Canada to effectively address the problem of acid rain?

• Canada's cities are surrounded by mountains that trap polluted air.

• Canada uses hydropower to produce most of the country's electricity.

• Commercial farming makes up the largest portion of Canada's economy.

• Pollution from the United States often flows across its border with Canada.