Canadian citizenship test: Economy

Here are 5 questions on “Economy”, in the format of the Canadian citizenship test. Pick your answer, then reveal the solution. CiviPrep has 15 questions on this chapter.

1. 1What are the three main sectors of Canada’s economy?

   1. Tourism, fishing and sports
   2. Services, manufacturing and natural resources
   3. Agriculture, the military and culture
   4. Banking, insurance and real estate
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   Correct answer: Services, manufacturing and natural resources

   The economy rests on services, manufacturing and natural resources.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s economy › Introduction

2. 2Which sector employs most Canadians?

   1. Manufacturing
   2. Agriculture
   3. Services
   4. Natural resources
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   Correct answer: Services

   More than 75% of Canadians work in the service industries.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s economy › Introduction

3. 3What is Canada’s main trading partner?

   1. Mexico
   2. The United Kingdom
   3. China
   4. The United States
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   Correct answer: The United States

   The United States is by far Canada’s largest trading partner.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s economy › Trade

4. 4With which countries did Canada conclude a North American free trade agreement?

   1. The United States and Mexico
   2. The United Kingdom and France
   3. China and Japan
   4. Brazil and Argentina
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   Correct answer: The United States and Mexico

   NAFTA (1994), replaced by the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, links the three economies.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s economy › Trade

5. 5Which of these belongs to the natural resources sector?

   1. Air transport
   2. Forestry, fishing, mining and energy
   3. Education
   4. Retail
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   Correct answer: Forestry, fishing, mining and energy

   Natural resources have played a major role in the country’s history and economy.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s economy › Introduction