W geo 7.2 study guide
What is Canada's work force like?
48% women / 50% men
In which area is the majority of the population located?
Core provinces
Explain the two major groups of people in Canada
English Protestant French Catholics
How has Canada's physical resources contributed to its economic prosperity?
Fishing brought money & the water makes it easy to ship
Which two sports originated in Canada?
Lacrosse & ice hockey
Explain Canada's economy.
Most work in service industries
What has caused a decline in fish supplies?
Overfishing
In which province do most people speak French?
Quebec
Why are Canada and the United States close trading partners?
Share the same open border and the same language
What made trading even easier among Canada, the United States, and Mexico?
They signed the NAFTA
Which country is Canada's main trading partner?
US
Name a few service industry jobs.
Utilities, communication, real estate
