Natural Recourses Jeopardy

Coal

100

How much coal is naturally mined from Canada

47 million tons

200

What do we use coal for

coal is primarily used for electricity generation  

300

How fast would the economy go downhill without coal / how long till we run out of coal

roughly 139 years

400

What is the main consilient in coal

carbin

500

What process is responsible for the formation of coal from plant material over millions of years  

coalification process

Diamond's

100

How much is diamond worth

1 carat Diamond may cost approximately $5,000 per carat which translates to about 1,000 per o.20 grams 

200

How diamond is in Canada

Canadian mines produced roughly 18.6 Millon carats of rough diamond 

300

What are the top three mines in Canada that produce the most diamonds  

1.Ekati Diamond Mine 

2. Devaki Diamond Mine 

3. Gahcho Kue Diamon mine

400

Where was the biggest diamond found in Canada 

Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories

500

How big was the biggest diamond in Canada 

552- carat yellow diamond / measuring in at 33.74

Gold

100

why do we need gold 

1. Cultural and Historical Significance

2. Store of Value: 

3. Investment Stability: 

4. Industrial Uses: 

5. Global Reserves: 

200

1. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

The chemical symbol for gold is Au, derived from the Latin word "aurum"

300

What country has the largest amount of gold

India 

400

what test do people use to tell if stuff is really gold

acid test

500

4. What is the term for the test that confirms the presence of gold in metallic objects?

The term is known as the "acid test," which involves dissolving other metals while leaving gold intact.

Fish

100

what is the largest population of fish in Canada 

Lake sturgeon

200

Roughly how many different species of fish do we have in Canada

1,389 fish species

300

what are the hardest fish to catch in Canada 

1. Tarpon

2. Brown Trout 

3. Walleye 

4. Northern Pike 

5. Goliath Tigerfish 

400

why are fish important to ecosystems

• Play a critical role in maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems.

• Help keep the ecosystem in balance by being a key link in the food chain

500

How many fish are killed a year in Canada

10.1 billion

Dirt

100

what minerals can be found in dirt  

Potassium 

Calcium 

Iron 

Copper 

200

what living organisms may you find in dirt

• Microorganisms: Such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, which play crucial roles in breaking down organic matter and cycling nutrients. 

  
  

• Invertebrates: Including earthworms, millipedes, and various insects like beetles and nematodes, which help aerate the soil and improve its structure. 

  
  

• Mammals: Some species, like moles and woodchucks, inhabit the soil and contribute to its ecosystem. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

300

why do we need dirt 

1. helps grow our crops / food

2. keeps our wildlife healthy and thriving

400

What are common types of dirt

Debris, dust, filth, grime, and soil

500

 Which tiny organisms break down dead plants and animals, turning them into rich nutrients for soil?

Decomposers (like bacteria and fungi)