Natural Resources and Goods
Is wood a good or a natural resource?
Natural resource
A rancher takes care of what natural resource?
Animals (livestock).
Is this an example of trade?
A teacher gives out free crayons to all their students.
No. This is not a trade because the students are not giving anything back in return.
True or False: If more trade happens, there can be more varieties of food and products in our stores.
True
Is cake a want or a need?
Want
Is orange juice a good or a natural resource?
A good.
What job would come from the forestry (lumber) industry.
Wood cutter, carpenter, truck driver, etc.
Is this an example of trade?
A farmer gives apples to a baker, and the baker gives them bread.
Yes, because both people are giving something and getting something in return.
What type of transportation would likely be used to deliver flowers from Alberta to Manitoba in a short amount of time?
Airplane
Is water a want or a need?
Need.
What is a good that is made out of wheat?
bread, flour, etc.
What job could come from the farming industry?
Farmer, truck driver, grocery store worker, etc.
Is this an example of trade?
A kid swaps a sandwich for a cookie at lunch.
Yes, because they are swapping food items.
What type of transportation would be used to deliver apples from a local farm to a nearby grocery store?
Truck
Name 3 wants.
Answers will vary.
What natural resource does wool come from?
Sheep
What job would likely come from the natural resource of Wheat?
Farmer, baker, etc.
Alberta may get bananas from Costa Rica, what might trade them in return?
Oil, gas, wood, etc. (Alberta's natural resources)
What type of transportation would be used to move oil from Alberta to a refinery in British Columbia?
Pipeline or Train
Name 3 needs
Answers will vary
What natural resource could a t-shirt be made out of?
cotton
Are there the same types of jobs in every province?
Not necessarily, some jobs tied to natural resources may be different. For example, in Alberta there are a lot of jobs related to oil and gas, however we do not have many fishermen. However, in Eastern Canada, fishing is a very popular job.
What is an import?
What is an export?
An import is goods or natural resources that we get from other countries. An export is goods or natural resources that we give to other countries.
What type of transportation would be use to deliver lumber from Canada to Japan?
Cargo ship.
Do you think it is better to spend money on needs or wants first?
Needs