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Living Planet Report

Living Planet Report

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Geography

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9th Grade

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Easy

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Louise Leclair

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16 Slides • 18 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects the significance of nature in Canada's economy and society, as highlighted in the Living Planet Report Canada?

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Nature is only important for recreational purposes in Canada.

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Economic growth should always take precedence over environmental concerns.

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Balancing economic growth with conservation, respecting Indigenous rights, and integrating nature in decision-making are essential.

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Wildlife monitoring is unnecessary for Canada's progress.

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Open Ended

Why is monitoring the abundance of wildlife populations over time crucial for conservation efforts in Canada?

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Multiple Choice

What is the main message conveyed by Megan Leslie regarding the interconnectedness of nature?

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Nature is a collection of separate parts.

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Nature is a living system where each element works together in harmony.

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Nature is unaffected by the loss of species.

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Nature is only about plants and animals.

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Open Ended

Explain how the Canadian Living Planet Index (C-LPI) is used to track wildlife population trends in Canada.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about wildlife trends in Canada according to the C-LPI?

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Monitored populations of vertebrate species in Canada declined by 10% from 1970 to 2022.

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More than half of vertebrate species tracked have declined in abundance.

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All vertebrate species in Canada have stable populations.

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The C-LPI uses data from only one habitat type.

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Fill in the Blank

The grizzly bear is considered a ___ species because it plays an important role in maintaining ecosystem health.

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Open Ended

Describe how the relationship between bears, salmon, and trees demonstrates the interconnectedness of nature.

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Fill in the Blank

Indigenous knowledge is described as ___ knowledge, shaped by the lands and waters from which it has emerged.

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Open Ended

How do Indigenous perspectives on waterways, as described by Kianna Bear-Hetherington, highlight the interconnectedness of land, water, and species?

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Multiple Choice

Which habitat in Canada has experienced the greatest decline in wildlife populations since 1970, according to the Living Planet Report?

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Freshwater

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Marine & Coastal

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Grasslands

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Rocky Areas

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Open Ended

Explain why recovery of wildlife populations and improvements in biodiversity indicators can take time, even after threats are reduced.

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The phenomenon where current environmental conditions are accepted as 'normal,' even when they are much worse than the past, is known as ___.

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Multiple Select

Select all the threats that are mentioned as major causes of wildlife population decline in Canada.

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Urban development

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Overfishing

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Climate change

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Habitat restoration

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Multiple Select

What are two main reasons why blue whales in Canadian waters remain at risk despite the commercial whaling ban enacted in 1972?

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Noise pollution from ships

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Limited food availability

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Climate change

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Overexploitation legacy

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Open Ended

Explain how sustainable conservation-based economies can benefit both people and nature, using examples from Canadian wildlife or habitats.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended solution for reversing wildlife loss in Canada according to the Living Planet Report Canada 2025?

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Support Indigenous leadership in conservation

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Restore ecosystems to increase wildlife habitats

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Increase non-renewable resource development without alternatives

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Create and enforce policies that improve ecosystem health

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Open Ended

Reflecting on the report highlights, how do you think balancing economic growth with conservation can impact Canada's wildlife and natural habitats in the future?

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Multiple Choice

What is one key reason for monitoring the abundance of wildlife populations over time, as highlighted in the Living Planet Report Canada?

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To inform conservation actions and track progress

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To increase economic growth

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To reduce Indigenous rights

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To promote tourism

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