Vocabulary
Define "Natural Resource"
Anything in nature that can be used to meet a need
Name 3 of the 6 main natural resources found in Canada
Fishing, Mining, Water, Forests, Energy Resources, Agriculture
What is built on bodies of water to generate hydroelectric power?
Dams
Give an example on how we could overuse a resource
List 5 things we can do in our daily life to promote sustainability
Answers may vary. Teacher gets final say!
Using too much of something so it cannot come back fast enough. Example: overfishing causes fish to be taken faster than they can reproduce.
Which animal was exploited (unfairly treated or taken advantage of) in the 16th century? Hint: this started the fur trade
Beavers
Alberta's oil sands contain a significant amount of _______, a thick, sticky form of petroleum
Bitumen
Name one positive and negative aspect of the natural resource: Fishing
Answers may vary- teacher gets final say
What are renewable energy resources? Give one example
Renewable energy resources are natural sources that we can use to generate power without running out. Examples: sun, wind, water
An environmental impact is using resources in a way that harms the ecosystem. Example: harvesting too many trees destroys habitats.
What natural resource attracted thousands of prospectors to Canada in the 19th century?
Gold
What does 'economy' mean?
system of making and trading things of value
What is an "unintended consequence"?
Unintended consequences are unplanned outcomes that happen as a result of actions or decisions and are often negative.
Name two ways humans, animals, or the environment benefits from forests.
Recreation (walks, camping, hiking etc.), Mental Health, Habitat, Absorbing carbon dioxide, Cultural Significance (Answers may vary, teacher has final say)
Define economic growth
Economic growth can give a country more money, jobs, and better stuff for people to buy and use. When we use and extract natural resources responsibly, typically our economy grows and benefits from this.
What discovery in the 20th century leads to Alberta's economy boom?
Oil sands
What natural resource is Newfoundland and Labrador known for?
Fishing
Name one negative aspect of Mining
deforestation, water pollution, habitat destruction
Name two examples of 'reusing and recycling' that does NOT include recycling paper products.
Composting, thrift shopping, reusable water bottles, reusable lunch kits, recycling electronics, using products in different ways (like tires for playgrounds) (answers may vary- teacher has final say)
Define sustainability and give an example of what we can do in our daily life to promote sustainability.
Environmental sustainability involves making responsible choices that ensure the long-term health of our planet. Examples: answers may vary. Teacher gets final say!
What natural resource is used all over Canada, and produces sustainable energy? (Hint: rivers, oceans, lakes)
Hydroelectric power
How do natural resources contribute to a province's economy?
Creates jobs, investment opportunities, make money from selling/exporting resources to other places
Name two positive aspects of Forestry
creates jobs, creates revenue ($$) from selling
What is Indigenous Led Conservation?
Indigenous Led Conservation is when Indigenous communities take the lead in protecting and managing their lands, using traditional knowledge and practices to sustainably care for the environment and its resources.