Canada Unit Review

Which numeral on this map represents the location of Hudson Bay?

• A. I

• B. II

• C. III

• D. IV

Based on the map, where do most Canadians live?

• in the region surrounding Hudson Bay

• along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean

• in the cities of Whitehorse and Yellowknife

• near Canada's border with the United States

What conclusion can be drawn based on the data in the table?

• All Latin American countries have similar standards of living.

• Canadians enjoy reading more than people in other countries.

• Hondurans have greater access to education than Colombians.

• The standard of living is higher in Canada than in Latin America.

Base on the information in the table, what is the BEST way for the Colombian government to bring Colombia's standard of living closer to that of Canada?

• by encouraging people to leave the country

• by investing in its public education system

• by increasing economic barriers to trade

• by restricting immigration to the country

If the government continues to invest in capital goods, how will Canada's economy be affected?

• The economy will grow due to increased productive efficiency.

• The economy will shrink due to increased unemployment rates.

• The economy will shrink due to increased government spending.

• The economy will grow due to increased government regulations.

What does the diagram illustrate?

• the creation of acid rain

• the creation of light pollution

• the process of desertification

• the process of ocean acidification

What is another major cause of this type of pollution that is not included on the diagram?

• deforestation

• overfarming

• vehicle exhaust

• wind farms

Why do some residents of Quebec want the province to become independent from Canada?

• They think that the province should join the United States.

• They want to preserve their province's language and culture.

• They do not like Canada's parliamentary system of government.

• They believe that other Canadians do not pay a fair share of taxes.

Why do many of Canada's government leaders want Quebec to stay a part of Canada?

• Its independence would hurt Canada's economy.

• Its independence would threaten Canada's security.

• Its independence would cause overpopulation in Canada.

• Its independence would harm Canada's First Nation peoples.

Which of the following geographic features is shaded on this map?

• the Atlantic Coastal Plain

• the Rocky Mountains

• the Canadian Shield

• the Appalachian Mountains