Resources
What are the 3 types of resources?
Non-renewable, renewable, flow
What are the 4 types of industry's called?
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary
What does "Sustainability" mean? (Define it).
Using resources to meet our needs today without harming future generations.
What is "Environmentalism"?
A belief focused on protecting the natural environment.
What are "Locational Factors"?
Factors/ attributes that dictate where resources are found or developed, such as: landform region factors, climate factors, or urban and rural settlement factors.
Which resource type replenishes too slowly for how fast humans are using it?
Renewable Resources
Which industry types are service/ knowledge based?
Tertiary and Quaternary
TRUE or FALSE: Sustainability only applies to environmental protection.
(If FALSE, Correct the statement)
FALSE - Sustainability also applies to other aspects of society and development.
Which pillar of sustainability is shown when people protest for climate action?
Social
Name ONE job found in the quaternary sector.
Teacher, doctor, scientist, engineer, etc.
TRUE or FALSE: Canada has fewer natural resources because of its cold climate.
(If FALSE, correct the statement)
False: Canada has abundant resources due to its size and geography.
Which industries are called "extractive industries" and deal with the raw materials?
Primary Industries (like, agriculture, farming, mining, fishing).
What are the 3 Pillars of sustainability, and what do they mean?
Social - Having to do with people, social action, activism, and human impact
Economic - having to do with money, cost, etc.
Environmental - Having to do with the impact on the natural environment, wildlife, soil, land, etc.
How does environmentalism connect to the economic pillar?
By lobbying for funding and influencing economic decisions.
What are 2 locational factors for the Fishing Industry
Landforms: Access to oceans and other bodies of water populated with fish.
Settlement Factors: Access to coastal communities and transportation routes.
Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric, Oil, Fossil Fuels all produce what for humans?
Energy
What industry type is "Manufacturing" in?
Secondary
TRUE or FALSE: Mining only affects land, not humans.
(If FALSE, Correct the statement)
False: air pollution and health impacts affect people.
How is environmentalism connected to social sustainability?
People work together to improve society and protect shared resources.
Why are wind farms often built in open, flat areas? (Give 1 Example)
Strong and consistent winds
Available open land
Turbines are loud
Urban communities push back against building turbines close to them
Which resource is MOST environmentally sustainable: oil, fishing, or solar energy? Why?
Solar energy: continuous supply and no land disturbance.
Which industry type are teenagers most likely to get jobs in?
Tertiary (like: retail, fast food, customer service).
Explain how open-pit mining challenges environmental sustainability (2 examples needed)
1. Habitat and Land destruction.
2. Air pollution from extraction.
Give ONE way environmentalism benefits society.
Protects ecosystems, improves quality of life, promotes sustainability.
Why might Canada shift from non-renewable to renewable resources in the future?
Environmental protection and long-term economic stability.