Water Resources
The average amount of water Canadians use per day when considering all personal and economic activities.
4500 litres
A source of energy that can be replaced as it is consumed
Ex: Wind, Hydro, Solar, Wood
Renewable Energy
The most obvious form of water pollution that can include floating garbage, old tires, paper litter, pop cans, bottles, amongst many others.
Physical Pollution
The largest lake in Canada.
Lake Superior
Canada ranks ____ globally in terms of water use per person.
2nd
The majority of the crude oil of Canada is located in the ____________ in Northeast Alberta.
Oil Sands
Refers to bacteria and viruses that enter lakes and rivers from a variety of sources. The largest source is from sewage of cities and towns.
Biological Pollution
The ocean on the west coast of Canada.
Pacific Ocean
______________ are areas of land that have become saturated with water. They are commonly called swamps, marshes, or bogs , and cover about 14% of Canada’s area.
They are extremely important to wildlife and water quality.
Wetlands
Manitoba produces the majority of its electricity through which energy source?
Hyrdo
This lake is being threatened by blue-green algae and an invasive species called a 'Zebra Mussel'.
Lake Winnipeg
The longest river in the world.
Nile River
Hudson Bay
The source of energy that has the most negative impact on our environment is:
Coal
The most dangerous form of water pollution. These are often colourless, odourless, and tasteless in water, but they can be deadly.
Pesticides and herbicides are two common sources.
Chemical Pollution
Which continent is the Mediterranean Sea located in?
Europe
This lake is being threatened by blue-green algae and an invasive species called a 'Zebra Mussel'.
Lake Winnipeg
Three billion people around the world still rely on this source of energy that can include wood, animal dung or coal to cook their food.
Biomass
Which major river in the United States carved out the Grand Canyon, but is now threatened due to human use such as dams, irrigation for farming, and mining.
Colorado River
What country is the Yellow river located in?
China