Impact of Resources on Society

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What impact does the lack of water resources in California have on farmers and landscapers?

Increases their crop yield significantly

Encourages them to use more water

Forces them to cut down on watering their crops and lawns (correct)

Causes violent earthquakes

How does the location of resources impact Canada's economy?

It has no impact on the economy

Leads to excessive water consumption

Helps sculpt the movement of goods, people, and money (correct)

Causes routine earthquakes

Which river did Jacques Cartier first sail down during his exploration of North America?

Amazon River

St. Lawrence River (correct)

Congo River

Mississippi River

What role did the Great Lakes play in the history of Canada?

Important to Canada's history Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for accessing oil deep below Oklahoma's surface?

Hydraulic fracturing Signup and view all the answers

How are the Great Lakes connected to the Atlantic Ocean?

Via the St. Lawrence River Signup and view all the answers

What caused the routine earthquakes throughout Oklahoma?

Accessing oil through hydraulic fracturing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main economic benefit of the Great Lakes for Canada?

Exporting agricultural products and providing a shipping route Signup and view all the answers

What natural resource has been crucial in driving Canada's economy since the 21st century?

Oil Sands Signup and view all the answers

Why have boomtowns like Fort McMurray in Alberta attracted Canadians from across the country?

To take advantage of job opportunities in oil sand production Signup and view all the answers

In what way are Canada's forestry industry and oil sands industry different?

Forestry industry operates sustainably, while oil sands are often criticized for environmental reasons Signup and view all the answers

What factor has made the exploitation of Canada's oil sands highly profitable in recent years?

Advancements in separating oil from sand Signup and view all the answers

Which region of Canada is known to possess 10% of the world's forest area?

British Columbia Signup and view all the answers

"Canada has the largest forestry industry in the world" - What percentage of Canada's forest land is cut down each year according to the passage?

1% Signup and view all the answers

"The wheat grown not only feeds the entire country but is exported to many other countries as well" - Which region of Canada is primarily mentioned as having agricultural land exploited by ranchers and farmers?

Rocky Mountains in Alberta Signup and view all the answers

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