Canada Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the rank of Canada in terms of size among countries?
Second largest country in the world
What is the population of Canada?
38.5 million
What is the population density of Canada?
4 people per km
What is the rate of natural increase for Canada?
2.42 per 1000
What primarily contributes to the net population increase in Canada?
Immigration
What is the longest coastline in the world associated with?
Fishing
Which country is the largest producer of zinc and uranium?
Canada
List some of the vast resources Canada has.
- Timber
- Gas
- Coal
- Oil
- Gold
- Nickel
- Lead
- Aluminium
What is Canada known for exporting?
Wheat
What is the main cause of under-population in Canada?
Low birth and fertility rates
What is the low birth rate in Canada?
9 births per 1000
What is the fertility rate in Canada?
1.47 children per woman
What is the fertility replacement rate?
2.1
What is the average age for a woman to have her first child in Canada?
31 years
What are some reasons for low birth and fertility rates in Canada?
- Increased levels of family planning
- Access to contraceptives
- Higher levels of education for women
What challenges does Canada face due to its remote areas?
Building infrastructure for settlements and industry would be costly
What are some impacts of under-population in Canada?
- Shortages of workers in various areas
- Low rates of unemployment
- Ageing population
- Fewer workers to pay taxes
- Increased healthcare and social costs
How does an ageing population affect Canada?
More people of retirement age and fewer workers to pay taxes
What is a consequence of not fully exploiting resources in Canada?
Reducing potential
What is a result of low demand in rural areas?
Lack of services
