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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich are sources of chemicals in acid rain?A. forestsB. walkersC. bicyclesD. coal-burning power plants
- 2. Multiple ChoiceForests cover about how much land in Canada?A. one- halfB. one-thirdC. one-fourthD. three-fourths
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the government of Canada doing to protect the forests?A. planting seeds and seedlings.B. spending billions of dollars selling forests.C. encouraging clear-cutting to keep lumber costs down.D. providing new homes for wildlife and new areas for human recreation.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhere in Canada are the most valuable minerals found?A. Hudson BayB. Canadian ShieldC. Golden HorseshoeD. St. Lawrence Seaway
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an important resource that Canadians share with the United States in which both are looking to prevent chemicals from harming?the Great LakesHudson BayCanadian Shieldthe Flint River
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of these would be MOST impacted by acid rain falling in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States?
acid raid would slow transportation on the Great Lakes
the timber industry would cease to exist
water pollution would damage the fishing industry
pollution would cause the lakes to freeze in winter
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following environmental issues is most impacted by clear-cutting?Acid RainDeforestationWater PollutionMining the Canadian Shield
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAcid rain can damageDrinking water sourcesAquatic lifeArchitecture/buildingsAll options are correct
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which industry would MOST LIKELY be found to be profitable in the area known as the Canadian Shield?
mining
manufacturing
fishing
farming
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why did Canada and the United States sign an agreement to reduce the levels of phosphorus released into the environment in 1972?
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to a reduction in timber resources
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to the pollution of the Great Lakes
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to soil erosion throughout the Canadian Shield
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to the decline of the Canadian mining industry
- 11. Multiple Choice
Besides factories, what else causes acid rain to pollute the air in southeastern Canada?
deforestation
overfarming
vehicle exhaust
wind farms
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which industries reduce air quality, contaminate groundwater, and create other significant environmental issues in the Canadian Shield region?
the textile and carpet industries
the oil and natural gas industries
the mining and logging industries
the farming and fishing industries
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why is it difficult for Canada to effectively address the problem of acid rain?
Canada uses hydropower to produce most of the country's electricity
Commercial farming makes up the largest portion of Canada's economy
Much of Canada's acid rain is caused by pollution from the United States
Canada's cities are surrounded by mountains that trap polluted air
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHow much pollution comes from the United States to southern Canada?30 to 45 percent45 to 60 percent50 to 75 percent40 to 70 percent
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat are two things people rely of forests for?food and transportationoxygen and filter for pollutantsshelter and transportationwater and oxygen
- 16. Multiple ChoiceCanada's land is divided up into ______________.statesterritoriesprovincesboth provinces and territories
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