History of Canada and misc.
Why do some people support the Quebec Independence Movement?
Some people want Quebec to preserve it's French culture and language.
What type of economic system is used in Canada? Who answers the three basic economic questions?
Mixed Economy
Supply and Demand
Why is the St. Lawrence River geographically important to Canada?
It connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
Who represents the Monarch's interests in the Canadian government?
The Governor General
What type of trade barrier places limits on the amount of imports that may enter a country?
Quota
Name three environmental concerns of Canada.
Deforestation (cutting down trees)
Mining
Carbon emissions from cars
Investing in capital goods would do what to a country's GDP? (*Bonus* What are capital goods?)
Increase GDP (Goods that help build other goods ex: machines and factories)
Which of Canada's physical features surrounds the Hudson Bay?
The Canadian Shield
How is the Prime Minister of Canada elected to office?
Parliament elects the Prime Minister
"The Canadian Parliament has voted to place a 25% tax on all imported steel and aluminum." Which type of trade barrier is used in this example?
Tariff
Why would the Canadian government establish English and French as the two official languages of Canada?
In order to appease Canadians who support the independence of Quebec.
True or False: NAFTA/USMCA has increased trade barriers between Canada, the United States, and Mexico?
False, it has decreased trade barriers and promoted economic growth.
Why is the population of northern Canada much smaller than that of southern Canada?
The climate is very cold in northern Canada
True or False: The Monarch is the head of government in Canada.
(*Bonus* Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?)
False: The head of government is the Prime Minister
What is the purpose of trade barriers?
How has Canada attempted to reduce acid rain?
Vehicle emissions control, use of public transportation.
True or False: NAFTA/USMCA has had a increased the GDP of the member countries?
True, the GDP of Mexico, Canada, and the United States has increased as a result of NAFTA/USMCA
Which Canadian province is located on the eastern half of the country and it's citizens speak French?
(*Bonus What is the Capitol of Canada and which province is it located in)
Quebec
(Ottawa, Ontario)
Does Canada use the same type of democracy as the United States of America? (What type or types do they use?)
No, they use different types of democracy. (Canada uses Parliamentary Democracy and the U.S. uses Presidential Democracy)
"Canada has decided to ban all trade with Russia because they fear Russia may be a threat to their security". Which type of trade barrier is being used in this inference?
Embargo
What ocean is on the western coast of Canada?
Pacific Ocean
What is the definition of "Specialization" ?
Specialization is when a country focuses on producing only the small number of goods and services that it can produce most efficiently.
Which of the following causes acid rain in Canada. Wind Turbines, Hydroelectric Dams, or The Burning of Fossil Fuels?
The Burning of Fossil Fuels
Who elects the Governor General?
The Governor General is selected by the monarch
Who is most likely to benefit from if Canada placed a tariff on all agricultural products from the United States?
A. A dairy farmer from Michigan, USA
B. A wheat farmer from Ottawa, Canada
C. The Monarch in the UK
D. A soybean farmer from Mexico
B. A wheat farmer from Ottawa