Name that resource
I am a renewable resource that comes from forests and can be used to make paper, furniture and building materials.
Timber/Wood
This country is one of the world's major producers of oil and is located in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia
This country has large reserves of oil, natural gas minerals, forest, and freshwater
Canada
This province is particularly well known for it's oil sands
Alberta
Is oil a renewable or non-renewable resource
Non-renewable
I am a non-renewable resource that is refined into gasoline and diesel and is also used to make plastics.
Oil/Petroleum
This country is famous for its enormous iron ore industry and is one of the worlds major iron ore producers
Australia
This country is a major producer of oil, natural gas, coal, and many minerals
The United States of America
This Canadian province is known for large forestry and a major forest-product industry
British Columbia
Is timber considered renewable or non-renewable
Renewable
I am a mineral used extensively in batteries for electric vehicles, cell phones, and other electronics
Lithium
This South American country is one of the world's major producers of copper
Chile
The Canadian province known for large amounts of oil and natural gas
Alberta
This province has major, nickel, copper, gold and other mineral resources
Ontario
True or False: A renewable resource is automatically sustainable
False
I am a non-renewable resource that can be used to generate electricity in nuclear power plants
Uranium
This country is particularly important for lithium production and is part of South America's "Lithium Triangle"
Chile
Freshwater
This Canadian territory is well known for diamond mining
Northwest Territories
A country discovers a large deposit of minerals. Mining could create thousands of jobs, but it could also damage habitats and affect nearby communities.
What is the country being asked to balance?
Economic development and environmental/social sustainability.
I am a mineral commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and electrical wiring because I conduct electricity very well
Copper
Name three countries that are major producers of natural resources such as oil, minerals, forestry products, or agriculture resources
Canada, United States, Russia Australia, Brazil, China, Saudi Arabia
Name three natural resources found in significant quantities somewhere in North America
Oil, natural gas, coal, timber, freshwater, uranium, copper, gold, iron, agriculture resources
Name four different natural resources that are important to Canada's economy
Oil, natural gas, timber, uranium, gold, nickel, copper potash, diamonds, freshwater, agricultural resources
A country wants to build a mine to extract a valuable natural resource. Before approving the project, the government should consider the perspectives of local communities and Indigenous peoples, as well as environmental and economic impacts.
Why is it important to consider multiple perspectives when making decisions about natural resources?
Because different groups may have different needs, interests, rights, relationships with the land, and concerns about environmental, economic, and social impacts.