Background Info 1
What is the name of the area in Northern Ontario rich with minerals?
Ontario ring of fire
Where does most mining take place in Canada?
Most mining in Canada happens in provinces like Ontario,Quebec,British Columbia ,and Saskatchewan.
Which province made Canada’s first mining cleanup law in 1969?
A) Ontario
B) British Columbia (BC)
C) Quebec
B)British Columbia
Where is the Ontario Ring of fire located?(North, south, east, west)
Northern Ontario
How much does the mining sector contribute to Canada’s economy each year?
Over $100 billion
Mining made up how much percent of Canada's GDP in 2023?
4%
Alberta has oil sands on which area?
Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.
How many main environmental issues are there in Canada?
three
Which First Nation had been in the Boil Water Advisory for the longest?
The Neskantaga Nations
60
What was Canada's mineral production in 2022?
$74.6 billion
How do physical and human geographic features affect mining in Canada?
physical features like shield provides valuable minerals because of its ancient rock formation
True or False: In the past, mining companies always cleaned up the land after closing the mine
False
$95 billion
Where are many mining jobs in Canada?
Northern and rural communities
Saskatchewan has how many percent of global uranium?
30%
What areas are harmed the most from mining?
remote areas/indigenous communities
Which year did BC make the first law that forced mining companies to clean up after themselves?
1969
Which Act/treaty promised Indigenous people goods and payment?
The Indian Act
How are companies improving sustainability?
Recycle, energy efficiency
Which year had the least amount of mineral production found in the graph?
2020
why are mining rengios in Canada both important and vulnerable?
mining regions are important because they create jobs and support the economy.
Name one environmental issue caused by mining
Fixing land after mine closes, getting rid of mining garbage safely, and hurting local wildlife
How much was the First Nation's treaty annuities per person for over 150 years?
$4 per person
Why can mining lead to job losses in Canada?
Prices can drop quickly