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100
It is in a bowl shaped valley that traps air pollution from vehicle and factory emissions
Mexico City
100
What are Australia's two main mineral imports? a. cattle and iron ore b. iron ore and coal c. diamonds and soybeans d. diamonds and coal
b. iron ore and coal
100
Why is it easy for Canada to trade with the US?
They share a 3,000 mile long border
100
When the power of a country is held by one central authority, or central government that makes decisions for the entire country, what type of distribution of power is this?
Unitary
100
A person who takes risks to start their own business
Entrepreneur
200
Which of these is a reason the Venezuelan government does NOT want to stop oil production in the country? a. the government gets about half of its money from the oil business b. The government does not care about the damage to the environment c. People in Venezuela do not care about the government.
a. the government gets about half of its money from the oil business
200
When the European explorers settled on the Australian coast where do the Aborigines go?
The Outback
200
The source of much of Canada's acid rain and air pollution. a. the United States b. Mexico C. NAFTA D. Water pollution
a.The United States
200
What type of government do Canada and Australia have? (You must get all three words)
Federal Constitutional Monarchy
200
If a country discovers oil reserves, how will this impact their economy? a. fewer environmental concerns b. an increase of farm production c. it will increase trade d. fewer people moving into the area
c. it will increase trade
300
Why do Brazilians speak Portuguese instead of Spanish? a. Spain colonized Brazil b. Portugal colonized Brazil c. Native Americans first spoke Portuguese
b. Portugal colonized Brazil
300
Where is the coral reef located?
Off the Northeast Coast of Australia near Queensland
300
What are main religions of Quebec & Canada? a. Quebec-Catholic, Canada-Protestant b. Quebec-Protestant, Canada-Catholic c. Quebec-Catholic, Canada-Jewish
a. Quebec-Catholic, Canada-Protestant
300
What is one difference between the voting rights of Brazil and Australia's and the voting rights in the US? a. Brazil & Australia's citizens do not get to vote b. U.S citizens have to be 18 to vote c. Brazil & Australia require citizens 18-70 to vote
c. Brazil & Australia require citizens 18-70 to vote
300
How does a countries literacy rate affect its economy? a. Higher literacy rate=better economy b. It does not affect the economy c. Higher literacy rate=worse economy d. It has a negative affect on the economy
a. Higher literacy rate=better economy
400
A leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon rain forest is a. mining b. air pollution c. cattle ranching d. tribal conflicts
a. mining
400
Why do many Australians own their own businesses? a. because they don't care what the government thinks b. They don't, its hard to own a business there c. The government makes starting a business easy
c. The government makes starting a business easy
400
How did Canada gain its independence from Britain in 1982? a. by fighting a war b. because of the American Revolution c. slowly by peaceful negotiations
c. slowly by peaceful negotiations
400
How are the governments of Brazil and Mexico similar? a. a single individual makes all the decisions b. a small group of citizens runs the entire government c. citizens vote for government official in a national election.
c. citizens vote for government official in a national election.
400
<-------A-----------------B----------C-----D--E---F-----> Command Market Where do these countries fit on the economic continuum? a. A-Mexico, B-UK, F-Australia b. A-Cuba, B-Mexico, F-US c. A-Cuba, B-Germany, F-Australia
c. A-Cuba, B-Germany, F-Australia
500
What is one reason for the great cultural diversity of Latin America? a. conquest of the Aztecs and Incas b. migration of peoples from Asia c. intermarriage of European settlers and indigenous peoples.
c. intermarriage of European settlers and indigenous peoples.
500
Why are China and Australia major trading partners? a. Australia has a larger population then China b. China needs minerals from Australia c. They both have traditional economies
b. China needs minerals from Australia
500
What was allowed for Canada by the British North America Act? a. Canada could choose their governor b. Canada could select its monarch c. Canada's parliament could make its own laws
c. Canada's parliament could make its own laws
500
In what type of government do people elect representatives and these representatives elect the countries leader?
Parliamentary Democracy
500
When we invest in factories, equipment, and new technology for businesses, this is called investing in what?
capitol goods