15 Questions
What is the main reason for farmers and landscapers in California having to cut down on watering their crops and lawns?
Lack of water resources
How do the Great Lakes connect to the Atlantic Ocean?
Via the St. Lawrence River
What is the primary extraction method used to access oil below Oklahoma's surface?
Fracking
Why are routine earthquakes caused throughout Oklahoma according to the text?
Fracking
What was the significance of Jacques Cartier sailing down the St. Lawrence River?
Meeting native people and starting French settlements
How have the natural resources in Canada impacted its economy?
Becoming the foundation of its economy
Why are resources' location or nonexistence highlighted as very important in the text?
To demonstrate their influence on people's lives and economies
What major role did the Great Lakes play historically?
Transporting goods to early European settlements in North America
Which resource has been driving Canada's economy since 2000?
Oil sands reserves in northern Alberta
Why did oil sands production become highly profitable in the 21st century?
Introduction of new technologies for separating oil from sand
Which region in Canada attracts forestry engineers and laborers?
Northern Quebec
How does the Canadian forestry industry differ from the oil sands industry in terms of sustainability?
Forestry industry replants 1% of trees annually
What is the primary role of agricultural land west of Ontario up to the Rocky Mountains?
Feeding Canada and being a significant export to other countries
Why is Alberta referred to as a 'Boomtown'?
Because of its rapid population growth driven by oil sands production
What historical advantage has southern Ontario gained from its location on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario?
Being a hub for Canada’s heavy manufacturing industries
Explore how the location and availability of resources can significantly affect our day-to-day lives. Learn about the consequences of resource distribution through real-life examples and their impact on various industries and communities.
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