canadian Canada's Economy 2

Question 1

Which three industries form the backbone of Canada's natural resource economy?

Accepted Answer

Forestry, fishing, and farming

Answer

Forestry, fishing, and farming are major natural resource industries that have long supported Canada's economy.

Question 2

What is Canada's largest trading partner?

Accepted Answer

United States

Answer

The United States is Canada's largest and most important trading partner.

Question 3

Which region of Canada is best known for its grain and wheat production?

Accepted Answer

The Prairie provinces

Answer

The Prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta are known as Canada's grain-growing heartland.

Question 4

What type of economy does Canada have?

Accepted Answer

A market economy with mixed private and public enterprise

Answer

Canada has a mixed market economy combining private enterprise with government services and regulation.

Question 5

Which Canadian province is the leading producer of oil?

Accepted Answer

Alberta

Answer

Alberta produces the majority of Canada's oil, largely from its oil sands.

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