Natural Resources
Which natural resource is Alberta most known for?
A) Diamonds
B) Fish
C) Gold
D) Oil
D) Oil
Which is an example of a municipal government leader in Alberta?
A) Prime Minister
B) Mayor
C) Premier
D) President
B) Mayor
Mayor
Someone who leads meetings, where discussions take place about improvements and needs in the city
Name 2 natural resources Albertans use
- Water
- Trees
- Soil
- Oil/Gas
- Minerals
- Sun
- Wind
What is one critical role of municipal governments in Alberta?
A) Managing international trade
B) Handling community needs like water and waste management
C) Governing the entire country
D) Producing natural resources
B) Handling community needs like water and waste management
Non-renewable resource
Resources we can't replace once they are used up
What is a renewable resource?
Resources from nature that can be replaced or used again over time
Why is it important for community members to participate in municipal government decisions?
To have a say
Which is a symbol of Alberta?
A) Maple tree
B) Berries
C) Lion
D) Wild Rose
D) Wild Rose
Which is an example of a provincial government leader in Alberta?
A) Prime Minister
B) Mayor
C) Premier
D) President
C) Premier
Provincial park
Managed by the Alberta government
How does Alberta's physical geography influence its natural resources?
A) It doesn't have any effect
B) It limits the resources to only agricultural products
C) It contributes to the variety of resources available, such as oil and forests
D) It has no natural resources
C) It contributes to a variety of resources available, such as oil and forests
Name 2 municipal services in Lethbridge
- Recreation
- Social Services
- Transportation
- Emergency Services
What are 3 geographical features of Alberta?
- Rivers and Lakes
- Forests
- Grasslands/Prairies
- Mountains
- Foothills
- Education
- Healthcare
- Highways/Roads
- Emergency Services/Laws
National Park
Managed by the Canadian government
How do natural resources contribute to Alberta's prosperity?
A) By supporting economic activities and jobs
B) By increasing unemployment rates
C) By causing environmental problems with no benefits
D) They don't contribute at all
A) By supporting economic activities and jobs
How might decision making in municipal governments be made?
A) Ask people - Premier makes decision - MLA argue
B) Premier gives decision - people argue - Ministers argue
C) Citizens share opinions - MLAs discuss and debate - Premier makes the final decision
D) MLAs discuss and debate - Premier argues with the people - Minsters debate
C) Citizens share opinions - MLAs discuss and debate - Premier makes the final decision
Why are protected parks important for Alberta?
A) They stop people from enjoying nature
B) They only serve recreational purposes
C) They preserve land and resources for future generations
D) They do not serve any actual purpose
C) They preserve land and resources for future generations
What is a primary function of Alberta's provincial government?
A) Overseeing local neighbourhood disputes
B) Setting regulations for trade with other countries
C) Meeting provincial community needs like healthcare and education
D) Managing day-to-day household affairs
C) Meeting provincial community needs like healthcare and education
Reeve
Someone who makes decisions for rural communities