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What defines sustainable fishing practices?
What defines sustainable fishing practices?
Which harvesting method is considered more environmentally friendly?
Which harvesting method is considered more environmentally friendly?
Which type of lumber comes from deciduous trees?
Which type of lumber comes from deciduous trees?
What is a primary disadvantage of the clear cut harvesting method?
What is a primary disadvantage of the clear cut harvesting method?
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What is the main purpose of pulp in forestry products?
What is the main purpose of pulp in forestry products?
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How many people approximately work in Canada's forestry industry?
How many people approximately work in Canada's forestry industry?
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Which type of forest product is unprocessed wood used for construction?
Which type of forest product is unprocessed wood used for construction?
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Which tree harvesting method only targets mature or defective trees?
Which tree harvesting method only targets mature or defective trees?
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What is one advantage of using wind energy?
What is one advantage of using wind energy?
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What is a significant disadvantage of geothermal energy?
What is a significant disadvantage of geothermal energy?
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Which of the following best defines sustainability?
Which of the following best defines sustainability?
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What is one potential impact of wind energy on wildlife?
What is one potential impact of wind energy on wildlife?
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How does weather affect wind energy production?
How does weather affect wind energy production?
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What issue is related to the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?
What issue is related to the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?
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What is one reason geothermal energy can be considered expensive?
What is one reason geothermal energy can be considered expensive?
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What is the effect of ice accumulation on wind energy equipment?
What is the effect of ice accumulation on wind energy equipment?
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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
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Which type of industry involves taking raw materials from the environment?
Which type of industry involves taking raw materials from the environment?
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What characterizes flow resources?
What characterizes flow resources?
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Which resource example represents the category of non-renewable resources?
Which resource example represents the category of non-renewable resources?
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What is NOT a characteristic of tertiary industries?
What is NOT a characteristic of tertiary industries?
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What type of resource cannot be classified as renewable, non-renewable, or flow?
What type of resource cannot be classified as renewable, non-renewable, or flow?
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Which of the following best describes quaternary industries?
Which of the following best describes quaternary industries?
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What is an example of a secondary industry?
What is an example of a secondary industry?
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What was the primary purpose of the 1992 Moratorium on cod fishing?
What was the primary purpose of the 1992 Moratorium on cod fishing?
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Which method of fishing is considered sustainable?
Which method of fishing is considered sustainable?
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What is a significant environmental impact of bottom trawling?
What is a significant environmental impact of bottom trawling?
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Which of the following is classified as a groundfish?
Which of the following is classified as a groundfish?
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What is bycatch in the context of fishing?
What is bycatch in the context of fishing?
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Which seafood is not categorized as shellfish?
Which seafood is not categorized as shellfish?
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What economic change occurred as a result of the 1992 Moratorium?
What economic change occurred as a result of the 1992 Moratorium?
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Which of the following is a method used in aquaculture?
Which of the following is a method used in aquaculture?
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What is an example of a non-metallic mineral?
What is an example of a non-metallic mineral?
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Which mining method is generally considered the cheapest?
Which mining method is generally considered the cheapest?
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The majority of Canada's diamonds are found predominantly in which region?
The majority of Canada's diamonds are found predominantly in which region?
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Fracking is considered controversial mainly because of its potential impact on what?
Fracking is considered controversial mainly because of its potential impact on what?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of structural minerals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of structural minerals?
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What are the two main types of trees?
What are the two main types of trees?
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Which method of mining is regarded as the most expensive?
Which method of mining is regarded as the most expensive?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydropower?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydropower?
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What is a potential consequence of fracking mentioned in the content?
What is a potential consequence of fracking mentioned in the content?
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Which renewable energy source is described as a fuel derived from organic matter?
Which renewable energy source is described as a fuel derived from organic matter?
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What is consumerism primarily about?
What is consumerism primarily about?
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What is a common advantage of solar energy?
What is a common advantage of solar energy?
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What is a disadvantage associated with biomass energy?
What is a disadvantage associated with biomass energy?
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Which renewable energy source has the potential for methane emissions during construction?
Which renewable energy source has the potential for methane emissions during construction?
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Why might wind energy not be suitable for certain locations?
Why might wind energy not be suitable for certain locations?
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Which of the following is a major drawback of solar panels over time?
Which of the following is a major drawback of solar panels over time?
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Study Notes
Renewable Resources
- Renewable resources can be replenished if used carefully, at a rate slower than replenishment.
- Examples include fish stocks, forests, livestock, biomass, water, and crops.
Non-Renewable Resources
- Non-renewable resources cannot be replaced if used up.
- They are finite resources that take millions of years to replenish.
- Examples include fossil fuels, oil, natural gas, and coal.
Flow Resources
- Flow resources are constantly produced by nature.
- They must be used where and when they occur, or they are lost.
- Human activity cannot damage their supply.
- Examples include wind and sunlight.
Other Resources
- Other resources cannot be classified as renewable, non-renewable, or flow.
- They can be considered tourist attractions.
- Examples include the aurora borealis.
Natural Resources
- A naturally formed substance used to produce goods and services for consumer use and trade.
- Not made by humans.
Types of Resources
- Renewable: forests, livestock, biomass, water, fish stock, crops
- Non-renewable: fossil fuels, oil, natural gas, coal
- Flow: wind, sunlight
- Other: Aurora Borealis
Industries
Primary Industries
- Extractive industries that take/extract raw materials from the environment.
- Examples include mining, agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Secondary Industries
- Manufacturing and construction industries that assemble raw materials into products.
- Examples include building cars, electronics, and flow mills.
Tertiary Industries
- Service industries that support primary and secondary industries.
- Examples include: retail, transportation, entertainment, restaurants, and travel agents.
Quaternary Industries
- Knowledge-based industries that create, interpret, organize, and transmit information.
- Examples include academic research, software development, finance, and statistics.
1992 Moratorium
- A policy implemented by the Canadian government that prohibited the commercial fishing of cod on the East Coast (Newfoundland and Labrador, July 2, 1992).
- Implemented in response to declining cod populations due to overfishing and mismanagement.
- Led to job losses (30,000) and prompted economic diversification towards aquaculture and fossil fuels.
Bottom Trawling
- A fishing method that drags large nets across the ocean floor, catching many species.
- Not a sustainable method; kills all species, ruins ecosystems, rapidly depletes populations.
Bycatch
- Species caught unintentionally during bottom trawling.
Aquaculture
- Breeding and farming/harvesting seafood in fresh or saltwater environments.
Long-lining
- Fishing method with long lines and baited hooks trailed off a boat.
- Catches target fish without damaging ecosystems.
Groundfish
- Fish that live on or near the ocean floor.
- Examples: Cod, haddock, halibut.
Shellfish
- Invertebrates with shells.
- Examples: Lobster, crab, shrimp, mussels, oysters.
Kelp
- A type of seaweed found in oceans, used in aquaculture farms.
Deciduous Trees
- Trees with broad leaves that fall off during autumn
Coniferous Trees
- Trees with cones and needles that do not fall off.
Lumber
- Wood cut into boards (used for construction).
Timber
- Unprocessed wood.
Pulp
- Wood ground into small fibers, used for paper products.
Maple Syrup
- Syrup made from maple tree sap, mainly produced in Quebec, Canada.
Clear Cut
- Harvesting all or most trees in an area at once.
Shelterwood Cut
- Leaving mature trees standing to provide shade for regeneration
Strip Cut
- Removing tree crops in strips or blocks.
Selective Cut
- Harvesting mature or defective trees in uneven-aged forests.
Forest Products
- Lumber, timber, pulp, sap (maple syrup).
Forestry Industry in Canada
- Employing roughly 200,000 people, primarily in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia.
Forestry Industry Contributions to GDP
- Contributed $33.4 billion to Canada's GDP in 2016.
Types of Trees
- Deciduous (broad leaves that fall off)
- Coniferous (cones and needles)
Hydropower
- Uses dams or diversions to flow water into turbines.
- Converts kinetic energy into electricity.
Biomass
- Organic matter (wood, wood waste, biogas, landfills, municipal waste).
- Flexible energy source for heating and cooling.
Solar
- Converts sunlight into thermal or electric energy through solar panels.
- Versatile energy source with low maintenance costs, but have expensive upfront costs
Wind
- Harnesses wind through turbines; a renewable clean resource.
- Requires large open areas or areas close to shore.
Geothermal
- Uses Earth's heat to generate steam.
- Used to spin turbines and generate electricity; requires considerable land use, expensive and causes surface instabilities.
Sustainability
- Management of resources for future generations
- Using resources at a rate lower than their replenishment.
Tragedy of the Commons
- Individuals benefit from a common resource at the expense of the community/society.
Water Issues in Canada
- Indigenous communities lack clean water access in reserves.
- Water exports are a topic of debate/discussion.
Pricing Water
- A method to incentivize conservation and development of water-saving technology.
- Potential issue of high-water costs in lower income communities
Mining Methods
- Strip mining (surface removal), open-pit (funnel shapes for deep extraction), and underground (shafts and drills for deep deposits).
Mining Minerals
- Metallic minerals (gold, iron, etc.)
- Non-metallic minerals (gypsum, potash, etc.)
- Structural minerals (limestone, clay, etc.)
- Fuels (coal, oil, etc.)
Diamond Locations & Discovery
- Mostly found in Northwest Territories, Canada, due to volcanic activity millions of years ago and subsequent erosion.
Fracking
- A controversial method for mining oil and natural gas deposits.
- Uses water, chemicals, and sand blasted into wells to fracture rock formations.
- Concerns about water contamination, seismic activity, and potential cancer-causing chemicals.
Globalization
- Interconnectedness through trade, information, ideas, and communication.
- Driven by consumerism and technological development
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Explore the various types of natural resources, including renewable, non-renewable, and flow resources. This quiz covers definitions and examples to enhance your knowledge of how resources are used and classified. Test your understanding of how these resources impact our environment and economy.
