Farming Resources
3 resources provided by farming
Resin,Lumber,Fruits/Vegetables,Cotton
Name 2 methods of farming
Traditional,Organic,Modern,Substance,Industrialized
Soil degradation causes
What is a benefit of working outdoors
Enjoying nature
What is Canada most known for manufacturing (25.5% of Canadian manufacturing)
Beef
What tools does traditional farming implement
Plows and animals
Why is water pollution dangerous
Harmful to aquatic ecosystems and general health
What is a potential hazard of working outdoors
Machinery,chemicals,livestock
Which province is wheat found in the most
Saskatchewan
Organic farming aims for what
Sustainability
Name something that contributes to air pollution
Answers will vary
What are the 3 sectors
Water treatment specialists, operations managers, and economists
Other than human food, what are fruits and vegetables grown for
Poultry and livestock
What method of production practices ''slash and burn''
Traditional Farming
Why is deforestation implimented
For new farmland
What do farmers and ranchers do
assist in crop production, livestock management, and harvesting.
What percent of cotton takes up the most of all fabrics manufactured in Canada
31%
Industrial farming focuses on profit by using
Large scale farms and pesticides
Explain greenhouse gas emmisions
Farms contribute to climate change due to the release of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases through soil and the production of methane.
Name a support role
Agricultural specialists, agronomists, food technologists, and environmental scientists