Which lake is NOT one of the Great Lakes?
A. Lake Superior
B. Lake Ontario
C. Lake Louise
D. Lake Erie
C. Lake Louise
Name all of the major bodies of water associated with Canada
Hudson Bay
the Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
St. Lawrence River
Which country could be letter A on this pie chart?
the United States
A Canadian farmer who lives near Lake Ontario wants to use a new pesticide to protect his crops. The pesticide is absorbed by fish and causes sickness in people who eat contaminated fish. The farmer plans to be very careful and avoid spraying the pesticide near any rivers that feed into Lake Ontario.
Should the farmer be allowed to use the pesticide and explain why?
No, because runoff water and soil will carry the pesticide into Lake Ontario
Which environmental concern is MOST associated with Canada's timber industry?
destroying animals habitats
Name all countries currently involved in NAFTA
There are no countries involved in NAFTA because it does not exist anymore
True or False: The shaded province is Quebec
For double points if the answer is False: Name the body of water it does flow into
TRUE
What physical feature is shaded in this picture?
the Rocky Mountains
British Columbia has a strong tourism industry because...
it has beautiful coastal and mountain scenery
Name a few solutions to fixing the acid rain issues in Canada.
- The US and Canada work together to clean up pollution
- passing vehicle emissions
- Asking citizens to use more public transportation
True or False: Using lighter machinery to reduce air pollution from exhaust is a way that can limit damage to the environment caused by clear-cutting
FALSE
Explain this diagram
1. Emissions and smoke from factories go into the atmosphere
2. The smoke mixes with water molecules in the clouds
3. The clouds will drop acid rain which will harm buildings, statues, etc.
What physical feature is shaded in this picture?
The Canadian Shield
What physical features are shaded in this picture?
the Great Lakes
Explain why people live more in Northern Canada than they do Southern Canada
THEY DON'T. People actually live more in Southern Canada because the climate in Northern Canada is much harsher. It's freeeeeeeeeeezing
What has been added to the lakes to help neutralize the effects of acid rain?
LIMES
How has economic growth in the Canadian Shield region of Canada caused environmental issues in the country?
Mining in the region has polluted many sources of water
Name all countries currently involved in the USMCA
United States of America or USA
Mexico
Canada
In which region on the map is Canada located?
I
The Pacific Ocean is which numeral?
II
Explain the map in relation to climate and trade (Double points if you get both correct, single if you get just one correct)
Climate: it is warmer in southern Canada than northern Canada
Trade: The US and Canada are strong trading partners
What are TWO major contributors to acid rain?
Industrial Activity and Vehicle emissions
Which country is Canada selling timber, processed wood to for roughly $15,000,000,000 every year?
the United States of America (USA)
Everybody loses 10,000 points
Which body of water is roman numeral I?
Arctic Ocean
The St. Lawrence River connects which bodies of water?
the Great Lakes & Atlantic Ocean
According to the map, explain where Canadian people mainly live
they live along the border near the United States
Acid rain is a major environmental issue in Canada. What is one major resource burnt that leads to acid rain?
Coal
What effect does the exhaust from mining equipment used in the Canadian Shield have on the environment?
Air quality goes down
Who country has the lowest deforestation rate in the world?
CANADA
Which body of water is roman numeral III?
HUDSON BAY
Which roman numeral is the Atlantic Ocean?
IV
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True or False: Loss of Wildlife has NOT contributed to the pollution of the Great Lakes
For double points if the answer is False: state two other reasons it has contributed to pollution of the Great Lakes
FALSE
acid rain
dumping waste
True or False: Canadian timber is often harvested faster than replacement trees can grow.
TRUE
Name all five Great Lakes
H - Huron (III)
0 - Ontario (V)
M - Michigan (II)
E - Erie (IV)
S - Superior (I)