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What falls under the jurisdiction of provincial governments in Canada?

  1. National defense, currency, and international trade

  2. Education, health, and natural resources

  3. Maritime law, immigration, and internal security

  4. Agriculture, fisheries, and foreign diplomacy

The correct answer is: Education, health, and natural resources

Provincial governments in Canada are responsible for managing and providing public services in areas such as education, health, and natural resources. This includes setting curriculum and funding for schools, overseeing healthcare facilities and services, and regulating the use and conservation of natural resources within their province. Option A is incorrect because these areas fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government in Canada. Option C is incorrect because maritime law, immigration, and internal security are also managed by the federal government. Option D is incorrect because agriculture, fisheries, and foreign diplomacy are managed by the federal government in Canada.