Sustainability
Name two sustainable development technologies
Wind, solar, hydro, light efficient LEDs, energy efficient appliances, electric cars.
Why COVID-19 worsened global income inequality
The prices of goods and services inflated while wages have remained the same. This is what led to Millionaires and billionaires getting richer.
Name a tangible cultural item
Painting, book, sculpture, any hand made item.
Two effects of the Canadian heat wave
contributed to 600 premature deaths, was a precursor to massive flooding in the fall, led to massive wildfires throughout BC
The region of Canada most affected by Climate Change
Arctic Lands
Name two Sustainable Development Goals for 2030
Name one way IMF Loans damage local communities
Multinational corporations often decide on the terms of the loans and set unrealistic expectations for paying them back. Developing countries can often pursue reckless economic policies knowing that the IMF will bail out the economy if necessary. Can lead to massive unemployment as the terms of the loan dictate countries tighten their spending budget.
Example of Contagious Diffusion
Tiktok, social media trends, racist Karens
What is a prairie clipper
A brutally cold snowstorm with high wind spees
Key Health Concerns of people living in rural communities
challenges with access to and quality of food and water, exacerbation of chronic illness and infectious disease, potential unintentional injury and death, intensified challenges with mental health and wellbeing.
In terms of weather, what happens as suburban/rural areas urbanize?
It gets warmer due to the removal of green spaces and the paving of roads and parking lots.
Climate Change's effect on agriculture
Currently unknown: why?
Extreme climate events will increase the pest populations, More variety of fruits and vegetables, More rain and a longer growing season are expected but could wipe out crops. Scientists can’t predict what major climate events will take place.
The Difference between Acculturation and Assimilation
Acculturation is a two way street, assimilation, minority group loses cultural identity
How did the heat wave affect rural Canada?
This caused billions of mussels to be cooked to death in and around the island of Vancouver. Another example is that this heat wave resulted in approximately 600 premature deaths among local communities.
What are the three lenses of Sustainable development?
environmental, social, economic.
How do GMO Seeds hurt farmers?
GMO seeds are heavily controlled by multinational corporations like Monsanto who profit over non-germinating seeds (meaning you can only use them once and farmers can’t save seeds from year to year). Lastly companies like Monsanto use natural climate patterns to sue neighboring farmers over intellectual property copyright when seeds that a farmer hasn’t purchased is found on their farm because the winds carried them from one farm to another.
Climate Change's effect on forestry
Timber is likely to increase due to a longer growing season
An example of expansion diffusion
Spread of Christianity
How did the atmospheric river/Pineapple express affect rural Canada?
This event flooded many local communities and cut off the island of Vancouver by road and rail. 7,000 people were evacuated and upon return, many residents reported that homes and businesses were devastated.
What is NAFTA and what is Canadian's opinion about involvement in NAFTA?
North American Free Trade agreement. 71% Canadians support it
How do GMO seeds help farmers?
GMOs help farmers because they can be altered to become drought resistant, pest resistant, and cold-resistant to suit the location of the farm. Because of these properties some would argue that GMOs are necessary to meet the demands of growing populations.
How are America and Canada's economy dependent on one another?
Canada is the largest export market for the United States. In 2020, Canada imported about 20% of all American exports, the largest share by one country. Another example of economic interconnectedness is the fact that 73% of Canadian exports in 2020 went to the United States. Lastly, the two countries have the benefit of shared infrastructure such as dams and canals. One example is the St. Lawrence Seaway which is a series of locks, canals, and channels that opened in 1959 and provides American and Canadian vessels access to the Great Lakes.
When a culture takes an idea brought from a different place and adapts it to its own location and culture.
Stimulus diffusion
How do wildfires spread?
Wildfires spread because of high winds, dry air, and often the air pollution from the wildfire results in more lighting which sparks more wildfires.
What is storm surge and how can it be prevented?
Storm surge is when incoming storms or hurricanes bring intense winds that push the sea water onto shore resulting in flooding. It can be prevented by artificial barriers like levees or natural barriers like sea ice.