Vocabulary
Lesson 1: Intro to Natural Resources
Lesson 2: Resources and Economic Development in Canada
Lesson 3: Positive and Negative Aspects of Resource Use
Lesson 4: Future Trends and Sustainability
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Define "Natural Resource"

Anything in nature that can be used to meet a need

100

Name 3 of the 6 main natural resources found in Canada

Fishing, Mining, Water, Forests, Energy Resources, Agriculture

100

What is built on bodies of water to generate hydroelectric power?

Dams

100

Give an example on how we could overuse a resource

Answers may vary- teacher has final say
100

List 5 things we can do in our daily life to promote sustainability

Answers may vary. Teacher gets final say!

200
Define "overusing" in terms of resources. You can also use an example.

Using too much of something so it cannot come back fast enough. Example: overfishing causes fish to be taken faster than they can reproduce.

200

Which animal was exploited (unfairly treated or taken advantage of) in the 16th century? Hint: this started the fur trade

Beavers

200

Alberta's oil sands contain a significant amount of _______, a thick, sticky form of petroleum

Bitumen

200

Name one positive and negative aspect of the natural resource: Fishing

Answers may vary- teacher gets final say

200

What are renewable energy resources? Give one example

Renewable energy resources are natural sources that we can use to generate power without running out. Examples: sun, wind, water

300
Define "environmental impact" and give an example.

An environmental impact is using resources in a way that harms the ecosystem. Example: harvesting too many trees destroys habitats.

300

What natural resource attracted thousands of prospectors to Canada in the 19th century?

Gold

300

What does 'economy' mean?

system of making and trading things of value

300

What is an "unintended consequence"?

Unintended consequences are unplanned outcomes that happen as a result of actions or decisions and are often negative.

300

Name two ways humans, animals, or the environment benefits from forests.

Recreation (walks, camping, hiking etc.), Mental Health, Habitat, Absorbing carbon dioxide, Cultural Significance (Answers may vary, teacher has final say) 

400

Define economic growth

Economic growth can give a country more money, jobs, and better stuff for people to buy and use. When we use and extract natural resources responsibly, typically our economy grows and benefits from this.

400

What discovery in the 20th century leads to Alberta's economy boom?

Oil sands

400

What natural resource is Newfoundland and Labrador known for?

Fishing

400

Name one negative aspect of Mining

deforestation, water pollution, habitat destruction

400

Name two examples of 'reusing and recycling' that does NOT include recycling paper products.

Composting, thrift shopping, reusable water bottles, reusable lunch kits, recycling electronics, using products in different ways (like tires for playgrounds) (answers may vary- teacher has final say)

500

Define sustainability and give an example of what we can do in our daily life to promote sustainability.

 Environmental sustainability involves making responsible choices that ensure the long-term health of our planet. Examples: answers may vary. Teacher gets final say!

500

What natural resource is used all over Canada, and produces sustainable energy? (Hint: rivers, oceans, lakes)

Hydroelectric power

500

How do natural resources contribute to a province's economy?

Creates jobs, investment opportunities, make money from selling/exporting resources to other places

500

Name two positive aspects of Forestry

creates jobs, creates revenue ($$) from selling 

500

What is Indigenous Led Conservation?

Indigenous Led Conservation is when Indigenous communities take the lead in protecting and managing their lands, using traditional knowledge and practices to sustainably care for the environment and its resources.