Quiz 9: Canada’s Economy By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:20 am |September 20, 2017 Practice Question 1How is the Canadian - USA border sometimes described? The world's easiest border to cross The border with the longest wait times in the world The world's longest undefended border The most-traded border in the world Question 2Which phrase best describes Canada and the USA's trading relationship? The largest bilateral trading relationship in the world A minimally acceptable relationship that pleases neither side The third largest trading relationship in the world A difficult relationship that is fraught with disputes Question 3Which of these are examples of manufacturing industries? Paper, high technology equipment, and machinery Agriculture, paper, and healthcare Construction, automobiles, and government High technology equipment, banking, and food Question 4What percentage of Canadian exports are sold to the USA? Less than 40% Approximately 50% Approximately 85% More than 75% Question 5Which of these sets of numbers describes the size of the NAFTA trading block in 2008? 444 million people, and over $1 trillion in merchandise trade 1 trillion people, and over $1.5 trillion in merchandise trade 640 million people, and over $100 trillion in merchandise trade 250 million people, and over $10 billion in merchandise trade Question 6What does the phrase, "children of a common mother" refer to? The fact that Canada and the USA were both once British colonies The fact that the birth rates in Canada and the USA used to be much higher The fact that Canada has French history, but the USA does not The fact that a lot of families have members on both sides of the Canada-USA border Question 7How does Canada maintain its high standard of living? By growing our own food By engaging in trade with other nations By saving our money By producing everything we need to live Question 8When did Mexico join Canada and the USA in NAFTA? 1994 1996 1990 2001 Question 9In term of its economy, how can Canada can be described? As an industrial nation As a producing nation As a trading nation As a growing nation Question 10What does the phrase, "brethren dwelling together in unity" refer to? The fact that Canada and the USA have close ties and common interests The fact that a lot of families have members on both sides of the Canada-USA border The fact that Fathers of Confederation and the American Founding Fathers were in fact related to each other The fact that Canada and the USA sometimes disagree on important matters Question 11What are the three main types of industry in Canada? Service, manufacturing, and natural resources Service, art, and weapons exports Service, music, and visual arts Service, entertainment and food exports Question 12Which of these are examples of service industries? High technology equipment, banking, and food Transportation, health care, and tourism Construction, automobiles, and government Retail services, aerospace technology, and clothing Question 13What is the engine of economic growth in Canada? Fishing Commerce Industry Agriculture Question 14How many working Canadians now have jobs in service industries? Approximately 50% More than 75% More than 90% Approximately 70% Question 15When did Canada enter into a free trade agreement with the USA? 1990 1985 2001 1988 Quiz 9: Canada’s Economy was last modified: September 20th, 2017 by CC Test Kit Bookmark the permalink.
