Understanding Industries and Resources in Canada

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What are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary industries? Give local examples of each.

Primary: industries that take raw materials from the environment. Secondary: processing of primary industry products into finished goods. Tertiary: provides a wide range of services that support primary and secondary industries. Quaternary: teachers, accountants, computer programmers- people that process ideas rather than products.

Which level of industry employs the most people?

Tertiary

Why did Newfoundland's fisheries collapse (4 reasons)?

Overfishing, improved technologies, uncontrolled foreign fishing, destructive fishing practices

Explain the Tragedy of the Commons. The tragedy of the commons occurs when several individuals share a limited resource. It arises when multiple individuals who share the resource, act independently out of their own self-interest, ultimately depleting the shared limited resource even when it is clear that it is not in anyone’s long-term interest. Individuals use a commonly available but limited resource solely on the basis of individual need. At first they are rewarded for using it; eventually they get diminishing returns which causes them to intensify their efforts. Eventually, the resource is either significantly depleted, eroded, or entirely used up.

It is a situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete a shared resource, even when it is clear that this behavior will ultimately harm everyone. The tragedy of the commons is often used to explain overexploitation of natural resources and the difficulties of managing shared resources. Signup and view all the answers

Which is Canada's largest forest region?

Boreal Signup and view all the answers

Which is the most productive forest region in Canada?

West Coast Signup and view all the answers

What are commercial and non-commercial forests? commercial forests are harvested for profit and non-commercial are forests where trees are not suitable for harvest or grow too far apart to be profitable for harvest

Commercial forests are managed for timber production, while non-commercial forests are not suitable for harvesting due to factors like tree species, density, or terrain. Commercial forests focus on profit, while non-commercial forests serve different purposes like biodiversity conservation or recreation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 main types of logging? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Clear-cutting: advantages: fast, uniform regrowth disadvantages: soil erosion, loss of habitat for plants and animals, regrowth may not be successful Shelterwood: advantages: will regenerate naturally, forests will not be uniform disadvantages: more costly than clear cutting, visible damage to forest Selective cutting: advantages: least disruptive, not as visible, doesn't destroy the ecosystem, forest regenerates quickly and naturally disadvantages: extremely expensive

Clear-cutting is a fast and efficient method but can have negative environmental consequences. Shelterwood logging is more environmentally friendly but can be more expensive. Selective cutting is the most sustainable method but is also the most expensive. It's important to weigh the benefits and risks of each method before making a logging decision. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Unit 4 - Industry

Primary industries take raw materials from the environment. Examples include farming, fishing, and mining.
Secondary industries process primary industry products into finished goods. Examples include manufacturing cars, making clothes, or building houses.
Tertiary industries provide a wide range of services that support primary and secondary industries. Teachers, accountants, and computer programmers are examples.
Quaternary industries process ideas rather than products. Examples include research and development, education, and management.
Tertiary industry employs the most people

Newfoundland's Fisheries Collapse

Overfishing
Improved technologies
Uncontrolled foreign fishing
Destructive fishing practices

Tragedy of the Commons

Occurs when multiple individuals share a limited resource.
Individuals act independently out of self-interest, ultimately depleting the shared resource.
Initially, individuals are rewarded for using a resource, but eventually, they get diminishing returns which causes them to intensify their efforts.
Eventually, the resource is depleted, eroded, or entirely used up.

Canada's Forest Regions

Boreal is Canada's largest forest region
West Coast is the most productive forest region in Canada.

Commercial and Non-Commercial Forests

Commercial forests are harvested for profit.
Trees are suitable for harvest.
Non-commercial forests are where trees are not suitable for harvest or grow too far apart to be profitable for harvest.

Logging Types

Clear-cutting: Advantages: Fast, uniform regrowth. Disadvantages: Soil erosion, loss of habitat for plants and animals. Regrowth may not be successful.
Shelterwood: Advantages: Will regenerate naturally, forests will not be uniform. Disadvantages: More costly than clear-cutting, visible damage to forests.
Selective cutting: Advantages: Least disruptive, doesn't destroy the ecosystem, forests regenerate quickly and naturally. Disadvantages: Extremely expensive.

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This quiz explores the definitions and examples of primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary industries, with a focus on local contexts. It also examines the employment levels in various industries, reasons for the collapse of Newfoundland's fisheries, and the Tragedy of the Commons concept, along with Canada's forest regions. Test your knowledge on these important economic and environmental topics!