Question 1

The NAFTA comprises North America, Canada and&#10;A) Mexico&#10;B) Venezuela&#10;C) Brazil&#10;D) Chile

Accepted Answer

The NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) comprises the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Therefore, the correct choice is A. Venezuela, Brazil, and Chile are all countries in South America and are not part of the NAFTA.

Question 2

What is the name of the major American railway company?&#10;A) U.S. rail&#10;B) Amtrak&#10;C) Am Rail&#10;D) Rail US

Accepted Answer

Amtrak is the only major American railway company that operates a nationwide passenger rail network. The other options mentioned are not actual names of major American railway companies.

Question 3

The Smithsonian museum is in which American city?&#10;A) Washington&#10;B) New York&#10;C) Los Angeles&#10;D) Chicago

Accepted Answer

The Smithsonian museum is located in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States.

Question 4

Williamsburg is in which American state?&#10;A) West Virginia&#10;B) Carolina&#10;C) Pennsylvania&#10;D) Virginia

Accepted Answer

Williamsburg is located in Virginia.

Question 5

In which American state is Disney World?&#10;A) California&#10;B) Oregon&#10;C) Florida&#10;D) Nevade

Accepted Answer

Disney World is located in Florida.

Question 6

Waikiki Beach is on which Hawaiian island?&#10;A) Maui&#10;B) Oahu&#10;C) The Big Island&#10;D) Lanai

Accepted Answer

Waikiki Beach is located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Maui is another popular Hawaiian island, known for its natural beauty and beaches. The Big Island, also known as Hawaii Island, is the largest of the Hawaiian islands and is home to active volcanoes and diverse landscapes. Lanai is a smaller island known for its luxury resorts and golf courses.

Question 7

What is Canada's national carrier?&#10;A) Canada Air&#10;B) Air Alaska&#10;C) Air Canada&#10;D) Canadian Airlines

Accepted Answer

Air Canada is Canada's national carrier. The other options may sound similar or related to Canada, but they are not the official national carrier.

Question 8

Banff is in which Canadian province?&#10;A) Quebec&#10;B) Ontario&#10;C) Nova Scotia&#10;D) Alberta

Accepted Answer

Banff is located in the province of Alberta.

Question 9

Nunavut is in which part of Canada?&#10;A) British Columbia&#10;B) Prince Edward Island&#10;C) The Yukon&#10;D) Arctic

Accepted Answer

Nunavut is located in the Arctic region of Canada.

Question 10

What percentage of inbound tourists to Canada come from European countries?&#10;A) Less than 10%&#10;B) 0.15&#10;C) 0.2&#10;D) 0.25

Accepted Answer

The percentage of inbound tourists to Canada coming from European countries is less than 10%. This reflects the geographical and logistical factors that influence travel patterns, with the majority of tourists typically coming from countries that are geographically closer, such as the United States.

Deck 23: The Tourism Geography of North America