Biv News Quiz January 8, 2016

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    What factor is forecast to have a negative impact on B.C.'s forestry sector in 2016?

    • Falling demand for B.C. lumber in China
    • Falling demand for B.C. lumber in the U.S.
    • A depressed Canadian dollar
    • A beaver infestation in central B.C.
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  • 2. 
    A conglomerate of Chinese companies wants to open what near Fort Nelson? - ProProfs

    A conglomerate of Chinese companies wants to open what near Fort Nelson?

    • Miniature LNG facilities

    • A run-of-river project

    • A wilderness resort

    • An airport focused strictly on tourism

    Correct Answer
    A. Miniature LNG facilities
    Explanation
    Check out what Kai Tian Energy Group plans to do in Northern B.C. here: http://ow.ly/WOgJu

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  • 3. 
    Which wireless provider agreed to pay back customers a record $7.3 million over misleading ads? - ProProfs

    Which wireless provider agreed to pay back customers a record $7.3 million over misleading ads?

    • Bell

    • Telus

    • Rogers

    • Wind

    Correct Answer
    A. Telus
    Explanation
    Read BIV's story about this record fine here: http://ow.ly/WG0fT

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  • 4. 
    Which well-known retailer plans to open stores in the 1100-block of Robson Street this year? - ProProfs

    Which well-known retailer plans to open stores in the 1100-block of Robson Street this year?

    • Nike

    • Ladurée

    • Aritzia

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    For more on the outlook for the retail sector in 2016, visit http://ow.ly/WG2Mw

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  • 5. 
    What’s the projected growth in global container shipping for 2016, according to shipping consultancy Drewry? - ProProfs

    What’s the projected growth in global container shipping for 2016, according to shipping consultancy Drewry?

    • No growth

    • 1%

    • 3.3%

    • 10%

    Correct Answer
    A. 3.3%
    Explanation
    Check out BIV's outlook for the transportation sector here: http://ow.ly/WG0FD

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  • 6. 
    An increase in flights from what airline is expected to help boost B.C.-Mexico business travel? - ProProfs

    An increase in flights from what airline is expected to help boost B.C.-Mexico business travel?

    • Mexicair

    • WestJet

    • NewLeaf

    • Aeromexico

    Correct Answer
    A. Aeromexico
    Explanation
    Find out more about why business travel to Mexico is expected to increase here: http://ow.ly/WOeb7

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  • 7. 
    What is the name of the Vancouver e-commerce company that plans to sell bedding online? - ProProfs

    What is the name of the Vancouver e-commerce company that plans to sell bedding online?

    • Quilty Pleasures

    • Vancity Pillow

    • Bedface

    • Blanket Statements

    Correct Answer
    A. Bedface
    Explanation
    To read more about these experienced e-commerce entrepreneurs, check out the story here: http://ow.ly/WOfT8

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  • 8. 
    What B.C. miner recently laid off 100 workers due to low copper prices? - ProProfs

    What B.C. miner recently laid off 100 workers due to low copper prices?

    • Teck Resources

    • Taseko Mines

    • China Gold International Resources

    • Imperial Metals

    Correct Answer
    A. Imperial Metals
    Explanation
    Read more about this beleaguered copper producer here: http://ow.ly/WOiDK

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  • 9. 
    At the end of December, the second of two methanol plants that Vancouver’s Methanex had relocated to Louisiana, at a cost of $1.4 billion, went into production. Where were the methanol plants originally located? - ProProfs

    At the end of December, the second of two methanol plants that Vancouver’s Methanex had relocated to Louisiana, at a cost of $1.4 billion, went into production. Where were the methanol plants originally located?

    • Chile

    • Argentina

    • Kitimat

    • Medicine Hat

    Correct Answer
    A. Chile
    Explanation
    Read more about Methanex's relocated plants here: http://ow.ly/WOdoD

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  • 10. 
    Schneider Electric ranked at #1 on BIV’s biggest alternative energy companies in B.C. list for 2016. What year was the company founded? - ProProfs

    Schneider Electric ranked at #1 on BIV’s biggest alternative energy companies in B.C. list for 2016. What year was the company founded?

    • 1790

    • 1836

    • 1901

    • 1995

    Correct Answer
    A. 1836
    Explanation
    Get detailed information about B.C.'s biggest alternative energy companies here: http://ow.ly/WOhoq

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