WG 6.3 Flashcard

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an area like Canada's boreal region that has developed over a long period of time and is relatively untouched by human activity

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old-growth forest

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removing by mining or drilling or other means

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extracting

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a serious threat caused by natural and human activity that can contaminate lakes, streams, and rivers far from the source of pollution

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acid rain

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a type of air pollution caused by transportation, electricity generation, and producing and refining fossil fuels and petroleum

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greenhouse gas emissions

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a law to support renewable energy and promote conservation within Ontario

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Green Energy and Green Economy Act

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As of 2013, only 12 percent of Canada's _______________ was federally protected.

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boreal forest

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In order for land to be used for industrial, commercial, and agricultural purposes, many of Canada's _______________ have been drained.

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wetlands

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The continued extraction of natural resources--particularly coal, oil, and natural gas from the tar sands in Alberta--fuels a growing concern among many people about

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climate change.

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_______________ is believed to contribute directly to climate change and the rising of the Earth's temperatures.

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Carbon dioxide

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Protection of _______________ is an example of how Canada is taking steps to protect its renewable resources.

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Pacific salmon