Geography
Canada's capital, _______, located in this province.
Where is Ottawa, Ontario?
True or False: sea levels on Canadian coasts are both rising and falling
What is true?
UHC stands for ___________
What is Universal health care?
The Clark's nutcracker caches seeds, similar to this familiar small mammal.
What is a squirrel?
The ecosystem that makes up the largest percentage of Alberta's land area
Where is Boreal Forest (58%)?
Canada will become more drought prone in coming years because __________
As temperatures increase, evapotranspiration will increase, leading to drier soils overall and less available water.
3 groups more likely to be negatively affected by health impacts brought by climate change are: ________, _________, _________
Elderly, children, women, impoverished people, aboriginal people, people with pre-existing conditions
The Whitebark and Limber pine are classified as ______ species because they _________ and _________
What is a keystone species that provides slope stabilization, streamflow control, acts as a food source, provides shelter to bears and small mammals, and serves "windswept scenic beauty?"
The main source of the headwaters in the Rocky Mountains
What are Glaciers and Snowpack?
The reactants for ground level ozone
NOx + VOCs + Sunlight = O3
Developing countries are expected to be hit hardest by climate change because ___________ and ___________
They are more likely to be reliant on natural resources that could become more scarce as a result of climate change (Fisheries, Forestry, Ag).
They have less adequate access to healthcare and fewer healthcare facilities.
Rising temperatures affect access to safe food and water.
The Whitebark and Limber pine have a symbiotic relationship with the Clark's nutcracker because _________.
Why do Clark's nutcracker aid in reproduction (seed dispersal, germination, etc)