G6 Canada Environmental Issues

Front

Which are sources of chemicals in acid rain? A. forests, B. walkers, C. bicycles, D. coal-burning power plants

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coal-burning power plants

Front

Forests cover about how much land in Canada?

Back

one-half

Front

Canadian forestry products include timber and processed wood, the majority of these products are sold to which international country?

Back

United States

Front

What is the government of Canada doing to protect the forests?

Back

planting seeds and seedlings.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way that the Canadian timber industry can limit environmental damage caused by clear-cutting? Options: leave buffer zones of forest near streams and rivers, plant trees to replace those that were harvested, clear-cut smaller areas to reduce the loss of ecosystems

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use lighter machinery to reduce air pollution from exhaust

Front

Where in Canada are the most valuable minerals found? A. Hudson Bay, B. Canadian Shield, C. Golden Horseshoe, D. St. Lawrence Seaway

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Canadian Shield

Front

Why would the Canadian government resist imposing harsh environmental regulations on mining and timber businesses that operate in the Canadian Shield?

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because of the large number of jobs provided by these businesses for residents of the region

Front

What is an important resource that Canadians share with the United States in which both are looking to prevent chemicals from harming? Options: the Great Lakes, Hudson Bay, Canadian Shield, the Flint River

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the Great Lakes

Front

Which of these would be MOST impacted by acid rain falling in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States? Options: acid rain would slow transportation on the Great Lakes, the timber industry would cease to exist, water pollution would damage the fishing industry, pollution would cause the lakes to freeze in winter

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water pollution would damage the fishing industry

Front

How has economic growth in the Great Lakes region of Canada caused environmental issues in the country?

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Industrial production in the region has caused acid rain.