15 Questions
What is the major shipping route for both Canada and the United States?
The Great Lakes
Which province is the only one that routinely returns a budget surplus?
Alberta
What percentage of Canada's agricultural products are exported via the Great Lakes' shipping lanes?
25%
Which resource is often criticized for environmental reasons?
Oil sands
Which region has the highest per capita income in Canada due to the discovery of large diamond caches?
Northwest Territories
Which province is the hub of Canada's heavy manufacturing industries due to its location on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario?
Southern Ontario
Which natural resource has helped give Canada the largest forestry industry in the world?
Forests
What is the largest forestry industry in the world and the largest exporter of forest products?
Canada
What is the primary cause of routine earthquakes in Oklahoma?
Hydraulic fracturing for oil extraction
What is the impact of California's lack of water resources?
Farmers and landscapers have to cut down on watering their crops and lawns
Which river did Jacques Cartier first sail down in Canada?
St. Lawrence River
What is the significance of the Great Lakes in eastern Canada and the United States?
They are interconnected freshwater lakes that have historical importance
What has been the impact of the location of natural resources on Canada's economy?
It has sculpted the movement of goods, people, and money throughout the country
What is the main impact of the lack of water resources in California?
Farmers and landscapers have to cut down on watering their crops and lawns
What is the primary cause of routine earthquakes in Oklahoma?
Hydraulic fracturing for oil extraction
Test your knowledge on the impact of natural resources with this quiz. Explore how the availability and extraction of resources such as oil and water can significantly affect the environment and human activities. Understand the connections between resource location and the resulting impact on our lives.
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