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Why is the Saint Lawrence River most important to Canadians?
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it offers a place for swimming and boating
it links Canada's interior region with the sea for easier trade
it makes areas near Hudson Bay wealthier
it creates hydroelectric power
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Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada’s largest trading partner?
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climate
location
Gross Domestic Product
population distribution
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Why is the Saint Lawrence River most important to Canadians?
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Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada’s largest trading partner?
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Which trade barrier discourages trade by placing a tax on foreign goods?
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Today, some Canadian citizens are called "separatists" because they believe that one Canadian province should become an independent nation. In which Canadian province would a separatist most likely live?
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What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?
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A market economy is very different from a command economy. Which of the following is found in a market economy?
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Canada gained its independence from Britain by
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The leader of the Parliament in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom is called
the . . .
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Why is entrepreneurship important to a country’s economy?
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Canada is the world's second largest country in terms of land area. However, about 75 percent of Canada's population lives within 100 miles of its southern border. Which statement does NOT provide a reason why so many Canadians live in their country's southern region?
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In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government?
Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech?
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Canada and Mexico are SIMILAR in that lowering trade barriers between these two nations has resulted in both nations experiencing
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How does Canada’s strategic position (location) in North America affect trade?
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NAFTA is an example of which pattern of behavior among or between countries?
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How is Canada responding to their environmental issues?
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What is the purpose of a tariff, such as a protective tariff?
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How did the agreement of NAFTA affect Canada?
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Which of these is MOST LIKELY to be classified as a reason for Canadians' concern about pollution of the Great Lakes?
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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to promote free trade between the United States,
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How did Canada achieve independence from Britain?
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How is Canada responding to their environmental issues?
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In most democratic countries, the government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. In Canada, the legislative branch is the . . .
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NAFTA is an example of which pattern of behavior among or between countries?
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How is Canada's government different from that of the United States?
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Which term best describes an economic system in which the people—not the government—own land, factories, and businesses?
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43% of Canadians follow the Catholic faith. In which area would you be MOST likely to find the highest concentration of Catholic Canadians?
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How has climate affected where Canadians live?
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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to promote free trade between the United States,
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Which word has the same meaning as the economic term "tariff"?
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When a country has a market economy, which of these statements correctly defines this system?
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A sixth−grade class decides to open a popcorn stand. The stand and the popcorn popper are examples of which factor of production?
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In a traditional economic system people usually exchange goods or services rather than use money. Which of the following is an example of this exchange process?
