Natural Resources
What are natural resources?
Things we get from nature that can help humans.
What is the municipal government?
The government that takes care of a city or town.
What is the provincial government?
The government that takes care of the whole province of Alberta.
Who is the leader of a municipal government?
The Mayor
What happens in protected parks and areas?
Land, trees, animals, and rivers are kept safe in these places.
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be used again and again.
What is something the municipal government helps take care of?
Roads and sidewalks.
What is one thing the provincial government helps with?
School and education
What are some symbols of Alberta?
The Wildrose, Bighorn Sheep, Great Horned Owl, and Lodgepole Pine.
What rules do people have to follow in protected parks?
Visitors can enjoy nature, but they will get in trouble if they harm the land.
What are examples of renewable resources?
Water, wind, and the sun.
What is another service the municipal government provides?
Garbage and recycling.
What health services does the provincial government provide?
Hospitals and health care.
What does the blue background on the Alberta flag represent?
The sky
Why do we have protected parks and areas?
These areas help protect animals, plants, and natural resources.
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that gets used up and cannot be replaced in a short amount of time.
What emergency services does the municipal government help provide?
Firefighters and local police.
What transportation and nature areas does the provincial government manage?
Highways and provincial parks.
What is the shield on the Alberta flag?
The shield in the centre is Alberta’s coat of arms.
How do protected parks help people in the future?
Saving resources instead of using them all up.
What are examples of non-renewable resources?
Oil, gas, and coal.
What community places does the municipal government help manage?
Parks, playgrounds, libraries, and recreation centres.
What is the leader of the provincial government called?
The Premier
What are the sections shown on the Alberta flag’s shield?
The shield shows a red cross, blue sky, Rocky Mountains, green hills, trees, and golden wheat fields.
What natural things are kept safe in protected parks and areas?
These include land, trees, animals, and rivers that are protected.