Definitions
Sustainability
Fish and Forests
Parks and Energy
New Technology
100
What is conservation?
Saving the earth's natural resources by protecting them and using them in sustainable ways
100
What do dominionists think we have control over?
The earth and its resources
100
What is another term for fish farming?
Aquaculture
100
What is a protected area and how much of a country does the UN recommend be protected?
A region set aside to protect and preserve natural resources, 10%
100
Where was wind power first used?
The Netherlands
200
What is aquaculture?
Raising fish in enclosures set in the edge of water bodies
200
What does dominion focus on?
Present-day competition for resources and human inventiveness
200
How much of the world's fish come from aquaculture?
Almost 1/10
200
Which country has the most protected territory, at what percent?
Costa Rica, 25%
200
How much of a difference is needed between tides to collect tidal power?
5 metres
300
What is an environmentalist?
A person who believes that natural resources will last only if humans practice wise stewardship
300
How many trees can be cut down each year, if they take 50 years to mature?
Less than 1
300
What is a young fish called?
A fingerling
300
What temperature should you keep your house at?
20oC or less in winter, 26oC or more in summer
300
What is a geothermal system?
A system that uses the constant temperature of the ground to heat buildings in the winter and cool them in the summer, using water
400
What is habitat destruction?
The ruining of places where plants grow and animals live through humans taking profitable resources
400
What is a steward and how does it apply to the earth?
A person who manages someone else's property, someone who knows the earth does not belong to use and uses its resources carefully
400
What does FSC stand for, and where and when did it start?
The Forest Stewardship Council, which started in Toronto in 1996
400
What does ENERGYSTAR mean?
The rating on an appliance that tells you how much energy it will use in one year
400
What is the preferred source for hydrogen in hydrogen fuel cells?
Methanol, from plants
500
What is sustainable development?
Gathering and processing of resources, then disposing of waste without harming the earth; and consuming resources at a rate that saves plenty for future generations
500
Does most of Canada show wise stewardship or dominion? How do you know?
Dominion where the people are - air pollution, acid rain, severe and persistent costal pollution, deep sea dump sites Stewardship - most of Canada doesn't show these problems
500
What does forest certification do?
Verifies that forests are managed and harvested in an environmentally and socially responsible manner by labelling and tracing the tree products all the way to the consumer
500
What energy saving measures do we have here at Queen A?
We keep the blinds open during the day and use sunlight instead of lights, we keep the air vents clear and flowing, and we close the blinds at night to keep the heat in
500
Describe a hybrid power system
A small gasoline engine powers the vehicle as it accelerates. Meanwhile, as the wheels turn, they spin an electrical generator to create power. A computer automatically switches power between the gasoline and electric motors
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