Economic
What jobs depend on water?
Cool!
Is the Canadian freshwater supply currently sustainable? Why or why not?
According to the ECCC (Environmental and Climate Change Canada), we are dumping more waste into water than organisms in the water are able to break down. In other words, it is unsustainable.
How does the municipal government manage water in Canada? (name at least 2 points)
- Water distribution
- Sewage
- Immediate problems, such as a pipe burst
Why is water important?
Cool!
What might happen to freshwater in terms of economy with climate change? (Many possible answers)
- Demand is higher
- etc...
How much fresh water does Canada have of the global percentage?
20%
Name at least one regulation/policy regarding freshwater in Canada.
- Canada water act
- Boundary waters treaty/international joint commission
- Indigenous water rights and policies
Why does Canada have so much freshwater?
Glaciers melted, and also glided across landmasses, creating lakes and rivers while leaving behind large amounts of water. Many glaciers existed in what we now know as Canada- a very long time ago.
How much of the Canadian power grid is powered by hydroelectric plants?
60%
What happens when material(s) are placed in rivers/lakes? (2 possible answers)
1. Disbalance in sediment concentration downstream
2. Disbalance in nutrient concentration downstream
What does the Canada Water Agency do? (More than one answer)
- They work with provinces/territories, indigenous communities, and local organizations to keep the water safe.
- Keep water safe.
- Other promises (improve freshwater management, partnerships with indigenous communities, advancing science application, etc.)
How is water used to generate power? (2 answers required)
- Directly generating power: Water turns a turbine to generate power;
- Indirectly generating: Cooling;
How is the Canadian freshwater supply exported/used to create export? There is more than a single answer. Minimum 2.
- Hydroelectric power - Steel production
- Bottled water - Seafood
- etc...
What is the Aridity Index? (How is it calculated? What does it mean?)
Precipitation / potential evapotranspiration
How does the Federal Government manage freshwater in Canada? (name at least 2 points)
Supervises the transboundary water agreement, indigenous water rights
Follow through with water safety
Support technology/research
When is world water day?
March 22nd...
What 3 main industries does freshwater supply Canadians? (excluding transportation and normal use of water in daily life)
Bottled water, agriculture, hydroelectric power
What is potential evapotranspiration?
Who decides how we use our water? (Many possible answers)
1. Nestle Canada
2. Protests/disputes
How many sub-watersheds in Canada are facing problems?
167...