📖 Reading Passage: Alberta's Exports

What is Exporting?

Exporting means selling goods from one country or province to another place. When Alberta exports goods, it sells products made or found in Alberta to other provinces in Canada or to other countries around the world.

Alberta's Main Exports

Alberta is famous for its energy exports, especially oil and natural gas. These resources are found underground and are very valuable. Oil is used to make gasoline for cars and heating fuel for homes. Natural gas is used for cooking and heating.

Alberta also exports wheat from its farms, beef from its cattle ranches, and lumber from its forests. These products are shipped to many places, including the United States, Asia, and other parts of Canada.

Why Exporting Matters

Exporting is important because it brings money into Alberta. When other places buy Alberta's products, it creates jobs for Albertans and helps the province's economy grow strong.

🔍 Part 1: Multiple Choice

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

Alberta exports _____________ and _____________ as its main energy products. These resources are found _____________ and are sold to places like the _____________ and other countries.