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What is the main reason Canada is considered a resource superpower?
What is the main reason Canada is considered a resource superpower?
How would the disappearance of Canada impact coastal cities worldwide?
How would the disappearance of Canada impact coastal cities worldwide?
What would be a consequence of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans merging due to Canada's disappearance?
What would be a consequence of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans merging due to Canada's disappearance?
How would the loss of Canada's oil fields impact global oil supplies?
How would the loss of Canada's oil fields impact global oil supplies?
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What role does oil play in the production of consumer goods?
What role does oil play in the production of consumer goods?
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Which country is responsible for preventing a global water crisis, according to the text?
Which country is responsible for preventing a global water crisis, according to the text?
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Which Canadian crop contributes $20 billion to the economy, making it the most valuable?
Which Canadian crop contributes $20 billion to the economy, making it the most valuable?
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What role does Canada play in the tech industry, as mentioned in the text?
What role does Canada play in the tech industry, as mentioned in the text?
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Which area in Canada is highlighted for its significant role as an air filter against CO2?
Which area in Canada is highlighted for its significant role as an air filter against CO2?
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In what industry does Canada hold a significant position, mentioned in relation to uranium?
In what industry does Canada hold a significant position, mentioned in relation to uranium?
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Study Notes
- Canada is considered a resource superpower, supplying oil to the US and contributing to global food production
- Canada is the largest supplier of oil to the US, and its absence would cause a massive petroleum shortage
- Canada has 9% of the world's trees, 17% of the coastline, and is home to countless rare and endangered species
- Canada's disappearance would lead to a massive bathtub effect, causing tsunamis and massive turbulence in the oceans
- Coastal cities around the world would be devastated by monster waves triggered by Canada's absence
- The Atlantic and Pacific oceans would merge, creating a new coastline for the US with a length of 6,000 kilometers
- The loss of Canada's oil fields would cause a massive cleanup operation and tensions between countries over the remaining oil supplies
- Oil is used in 43% of the US's oil imports, making it a major source of oil for the US and replacing the Middle East as a supplier
- The absence of Canada's oil would lead to increased tensions and violence at the gas pumps, causing traffic jams and long lines
- Oil is used in manufacturing, and its absence would affect the production of various consumer goods such as candles, toothbrushes, plastics, tires, and cosmetics.- Lawrence Market and her father Arden moved from Woodbridge to Manhattan in the 1910s and opened the blind Lawrence Red Door salons.
- By the 1930s, Arden's cosmetics were among the top three most recognized brands globally, alongside Coca-Cola and Singer Sewing Machine.
- The business empire they created is valued at over a billion dollars today.
- Products used by famous luminaries: Marlene Dietrich, Jackie O, Queen Elizabeth II, Marilyn Monroe.
- Canada's petroleum industries are essential because they prevent a global water crisis.
- Without Canada, coastal cities worldwide would flood, leading to a massive drop in global ocean levels.
- The Great Lakes, one of the world's wonders, cover over 240,000 square kilometers and account for 20% of all freshwater.
- The Great Lakes are crucial for freshwater resources, but they would be contaminated without Canada.
- The world would struggle to make up for the loss of the Great Lakes' food supply.
- Canada is on the North American tectonic plate and imports natural gas from deep underground.
- The world relies on Canada for electricity generation, as natural gas is a major and fastest-growing fuel source.
- New York City, Chicago, and Boston rely on Canadian natural gas for heating.
- Canada is a massive food supplier, regularly in the top four world wheat exporters.
- Canada exports enough grain to make over 73 billion loaves of bread, enough to feed every person on the planet.
- Canola is Canada's most valuable crop, contributing $20 billion to the economy.
- Potash, one of the world's biggest potassium reserves, is in Canada.
- The world would face starvation without Canadian food and fertilizer resources.
- Canada produces the largest continuous patch of forest on earth, the boreal forest, which covers 3 million square kilometers.
- The boreal forest acts as a primary air filter, absorbing twice as much CO2 as a tropical forest each year.
- The loss of the boreal forest would significantly impact the Earth's climate system.
- Canada is a mining superpower, with Canadian-owned mines operating in 107 different countries.
- Canada is the largest producer of uranium, used in nuclear reactors worldwide.
- Canada plays a significant role in the Atomic Age, with the discovery of uranium in the Northwest Territories.
- A shortage of precious metals would lead to chaos in the tech industry, forcing the world to find new sources.
- Thomas Terry Hunt developed green ink for currencies, leading to the iconic American 'greenback.'
- The Royal Canadian Mint has struck coins for 75 countries.
- If Canada were to disappear, gold would become even more valuable due to the uncertainty in the market.
- The loss of Canada would lead to a world of desperation and crime.
- The northern portions of North America would experience new fisheries and insanely harsh weather.
- Albedo, which measures the reflectivity of a surface, would cause drastic changes in Earth's ecosystem.
- Canada's vast oil reserves will keep the world moving and provide millions with heat for decades.
- The fastest-growing power source for electricity is natural gas, which is cleaner than coal and oil.
- Canada is poised to be a global leader in meeting the future food needs of the global population.
- Canada has the second largest share of undiscovered gold, worth approximately $515 billion.
- Canadians will continue to fight for the environment and teach the world about climate changes.
- Canada is a peaceful, healthy, and wealthy country with vast wilderness and valuable resources.
- Canada has a responsibility to help other countries and share its surpluses.
- Canadians have a real opportunity to lead the world in combating climate change.
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Test your knowledge on the significant impact of Canada's natural resources on the global economy, environment, and energy sector. Learn about Canada's role in supplying oil, food, minerals, and renewable energy sources to the world.
