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The central/eastern area of Canada that is rich in mineral deposits, vast forests, and lakes and rivers is called the _______________________________.
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Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
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Canadian Shield
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Most people in Canada live within _____________ miles of the United States.
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The central/eastern area of Canada that is rich in mineral deposits, vast forests, and lakes and rivers is called the _______________________________.
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Most people in Canada live within _____________ miles of the United States.
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This is the largest inland body of water in Canada, named for an Italian explorer sailing for the English.
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What is the second largest country in the world?
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The number 7 represents this rocky, mineral-rich area of eastern/central Canada.
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What ocean borders Canada on the east?
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What is the acronym we use to remember the names of the Great Lakes?
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What is the term for the removal of large numbers of trees from the Canadian Shield?
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Why is deforestation an environmental issue in Canada?
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How are factories polluting the Great Lakes?
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To remove valuable minerals from the Canadian Shield, mining operations use heavy machinery to ________________ them from the earth.
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This type of pollution is caused primarily by factory smoke and can devastate forests.
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Canada is a constitutional monarchy; what does that mean?
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Canada is a parliamentary democracy; how is this different than a presidential democracy?
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What is the head of the executive branch of government in Canada called?
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What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?
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Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech?
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In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government?
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Canadian Parliament consists of the Queen, the Senate, and the ______________ ___ ___________________.
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What is NAFTA's purpose?
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Canada's economy would best be described as ________________ since there is a little government involvement.
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Market/mixed economies thrive (do well) because of ____________________.
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NAFTA is an example of which pattern of behavior between countries?
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How does Canada's strategic position in North America affect trade?
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A country has a market economy; which of these statements correctly defines this system?
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Which word has the same meaning as the economic term "tariff?"
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English settlers called the new land in North America "Newfoundland." French settlers in North America called the new land "_________ _______________."
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The French and Indian War was fought because over __________ ________________.
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How did Canada achieve independence from Great Britain?
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What are the two official languages of Canada?
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Today, some citizens and elected leaders of Quebec believe their province should take which action?
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What is causing some of the people of Quebec to desire independence from Canada?
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Which province in Canada has repeatedly voted to SECEDE?
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What province does the number 8 represent?
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Many Canadians speak French as a result of their cultural heritage. What branch of Christianity do these French speakers likely follow?
