Unit 2: Plants for Food and Fibre in Alberta
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What is the main focus of Unit 2?

  • The geography of Alberta
  • The use of plants for food and fiber (correct)
  • The history of farming practices
  • The economic impact of agriculture

    • What has enabled Alberta to become important producers of food and fiber?

  • New plant-breeding research
  • Vast forests and fields
  • Advanced technologies
  • Natural resources and knowledge of plants (correct)

    • What has helped in keeping forests and fields healthy while producing and harvesting plants?

  • Increased production
  • New machinery
  • Better farming practices (correct)
  • Damaging farming practices

    • What will students do in this unit?

    <p>Explore various uses of plants for food and fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges presented by growing and harvesting plants for food and fiber?

    <p>Environmental damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contribution do thousands of people make to the economy each year?

    <p>Billions of dollars through food and fiber production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of plants according to the text?

    <p>Supplying food and fiber for humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Topics 4-6 mentioned in the text?

    <p>To understand how to control pests and maintain healthy soil and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do AspirinTM, spacesuits, aircraft tires, and movie filmstrips have in common according to the text?

    <p>They all include products that come from plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do people primarily use plant fiber for according to the text?

    <p>Making clothing, paper, and building materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Unit 2 based on the information provided?

    <p>Exploring how to control pests and maintain healthy soil and water while growing plants for food and fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will students learn about in Topics 1-2 according to the information provided?

    <p>How humans use plants for food and fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the challenges mentioned in trying to grow plants for food and fiber?

    <p>Maintaining healthy soil and water while growing plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Science Log based on the information provided?

    <p>To list different ways that plants help humans and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what do plants primarily provide for humans?

    <p>Food for nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Could we survive in the world as we know it without plants based on the information provided?

    <p>No, because plants provide essential food, fiber, and oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has contributed to Canada becoming major world producers of food and fibre?

    <p>The surplus production of food and fibre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the harvesting of timber affected the organisms within the natural system?

    <p>It has changed the nature of the ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a consequence of changing native prairie grassland into agricultural fields?

    <p>Loss of native plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a result of Canada's success in forestry and agriculture?

    <p>Increase in challenges and problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Canadian scientists working to understand more about?

    <p>The complexity of natural systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to the challenges and problems associated with Canada's success in agriculture and forestry?

    <p>Success in agriculture and forestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern when developing practices for harvesting plants for food and fiber?

    <p>Reducing negative effects on natural systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the European pioneers do when they arrived in Alberta?

    <p>Cut trees on large areas of forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the native grassland in Alberta within 30 years after European settlers arrived?

    <p>Was converted to cropland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the major food crops produced by Alberta farmers?

    <p>Wheat, canola, barley, and oats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second most profitable industry in Alberta after oil and natural gas?

    <p>Food industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has happened to a large area of aspen parkland, grassland, and boreal forest in Alberta?

    <p>Has been cultivated to grow crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cultivating natural areas to grow crops?

    <p>Produce more food and fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of agriculture in Alberta today?

    <p>Sustainable food production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do scientists, farmers, and foresters aim to achieve while developing practices for harvesting plants?

    <p>Reducing negative effects on natural systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a major outcome of settlers occupying grassland in the prairie provinces of Alberta?

    <p>Destruction of native grassland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unit 2 Overview

    • The main focus of Unit 2 is on how plants are used to produce food and fiber.

    Importance of Alberta in Food and Fiber Production

    • Alberta's fertile soil, adequate moisture, and favorable climate have enabled it to become an important producer of food and fiber.
    • The province's success in agriculture and forestry has contributed to Canada becoming a major world producer of food and fiber.

    Forest and Field Health

    • Sustainable practices have helped keep forests and fields healthy while producing and harvesting plants.

    Unit 2 Objectives

    • Students will explore the importance of plants in producing food and fiber, and the challenges associated with growing and harvesting plants.

    Challenges in Plant Production

    • One of the challenges presented by growing and harvesting plants for food and fiber is the impact on the environment.

    Economic Contribution

    • Thousands of people contribute to the economy each year through their work in agriculture and forestry.

    Primary Use of Plants

    • Plants are primarily used for producing food and fiber.

    Topics 4-6 Overview

    • Topics 4-6 focus on the importance of plants in our daily lives, including their use in medicine, clothing, and other products.

    Plant Fiber Uses

    • Plant fiber is primarily used to make clothing, paper, and other products.

    Aspirin, Spacesuits, and Aircraft Tires

    • Aspirin, spacesuits, aircraft tires, and movie filmstrips all have plant fiber as a common component.

    Science Log Purpose

    • A Science Log is used to record observations, notes, and drawings while exploring the natural world.

    Plant Importance

    • Plants primarily provide oxygen, food, and shelter for humans.

    Importance of Plants for Survival

    • Without plants, humans would not be able to survive in the world as we know it.

    Challenges in Agriculture and Forestry

    • The challenges associated with growing and harvesting plants for food and fiber include soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, and impacts on natural systems.

    Canadian Scientists' Research

    • Canadian scientists are working to understand more about sustainable practices in agriculture and forestry.

    Consequences of Agriculture and Forestry

    • The harvesting of timber has affected the organisms within the natural system, and changing native prairie grassland into agricultural fields has led to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.

    Alberta's Forestry and Agriculture

    • Alberta's success in forestry and agriculture has led to the province becoming a major producer of food and fiber.

    Major Food Crops in Alberta

    • Alberta farmers produce major food crops such as wheat, barley, and canola.

    Forestry Industry in Alberta

    • The forestry industry is the second most profitable industry in Alberta after oil and natural gas.

    Impact of European Settlement

    • European settlers occupied grassland in the prairie provinces, leading to the destruction of native grassland and aspen parkland.

    Agriculture in Alberta Today

    • The main focus of agriculture in Alberta today is on sustainable practices to ensure the long-term health of the environment.

    Goals of Scientists, Farmers, and Foresters

    • Scientists, farmers, and foresters aim to achieve sustainable practices while developing methods for harvesting plants for food and fiber.

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