Geography
What is the capital of Alberta?
Edmonton
What are people who travel for fun called?
Tourists
What are carvings on rock called?
Petroglyphs
In the 1930s, the economy suffered and people lost their jobs. What was this event called?
The Great Depression
Loud noises from cars is an example of what kind of pollution?
Noise pollution
Which town in Alberta can you find the world's largest Pysanka egg?
Vegreville, AB
What is Alberta's most popular tourist destintion?
Banff
What are people who are forced to leave their home countries due to danger such as war or natural disaster called?
Refugees
What is it called when the economy is struggling, causing people lose jobs and businesses shut down?
A recession
What is a shortage of rain over a long period of time called?
A drought
What province or territory was Alberta part of before Alberta became a province?
The Northwest Territories
How does climate affect tourism in Alberta?
Alberta has hot summers and cold winters with lots of snow, which may affect when people travel to Alberta.
What is the name of an Indigenous social gathering we discussed in class that includes dancing, singing and drumming?
A powwow
What are the 3 aspects we've discussed that affect the economy?
Oil, agriculture and tourism
Why should you drive slow in Banff National Park?
To protect the wildlife that live there
Why did Alberta want to become its own province?
To have more power and to control its natural resources
Which 2 resources are often overused in tourism?
Water and wood
Why did Ukrainians immigrate to Canada?
To farm
How does oil improve Alberta's economy?
Oil provides billions of dollars for Alberta and creates jobs
Why should you avoid feeding the animals in Banff?
Animals will become used to approaching people for food and will become a safety concern for humans.
What is 1 reason that Edmonton was chosen as the capital of Alberta instead of Calgary? (2 reasons)
1. Edmonton is more central than Calgary
2. The liberals were in control of Canada at the time and Edmonton was liberal whereas Calgary was conservative
How does tourism improve Alberta's economy?
Tourists spend money and tourism creates jobs
What is the name of the French festival that happens every year in March in Edmonton?
The Flying Canoe Festival
What prompted the initial search for oil in Alberta?
Gasoline was needed for cars
How does oil impact the environment?
Creates air and water pollution and harms Indigenous communities