Facts about B.C.
What is the full name of the province we live in?
British Columbia
What region do we live in?
The East Kootenay region
In BC, what natural resource comes mainly from the Pacific Ocean?
Fishing
Name a type of fish that is caught in British Columbia
Salmon, halibut, herring, shellfish
What is Ms. Trach's favourite animal?
Giraffe
What ocean does B.C. touch?
The Pacific Ocean
What is a natural resource in our region?
Forestry
Mining
Natural Gas
What is it called when we take valuable minerals and metals from the Earth?
Mining
Name a natural resource that we talked about in class
Mining, Forestry, Agriculture, Fishing, Natural Gas
How many dimes are in a dollar?
10
What is the provincial mammal?
The Kermode Bear or the Spirit Bear
What is the name of the local Indigenous or First Peoples group in the area we live in?
The Ktunaxa
Yaqan Nuki (Creston area)
What is a mineral that we mine in BC?
Coal, copper, gold, silver, aluminum,
What does it mean if something is non-renewable?
It is either impossible, or will take a very long time to get this resource back
How many days are in a year?
365
What is the provincial flower of British Columbia?
The Pacific Dogwood Flower
What is an outdoor activity that we can do in our region?
Biking, hiking, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, boating, camping, dirtbiking, hunting, etc.
What is another word for agriculture?
Farming
What is a renewable resource in BC?
Forestry
Agriculture
Fishing
What is Ms. Trach's favourite colour?
Pink
What is B.C.'s provincial tree?
The Western Red Cedar
Name another city or town in our region
Kimberley, Creston, Marysville, Jaffray, Fernie, etc.
What do humans need forestry for? Give an example of something that comes from trees that we use.
Paper, building houses, furniture, shelter, fire, etc.
What is a natural resource that both humans and animals need/use?
Fishing, forestry
What animal is on the Canadian quarter?
A caribou