What are causes of the pollution in the Great Lakes?

run off from ground pollution (fertilizers, grease, pesticides

How does mining in the Canadian Shield impact its environment?

causes damage and ruins the environment

attracts more animals and insects

What are two things people rely of forests for?

oxygen and filter for pollutants

Which of the following is NOT a result of clear cutting?

reduced amounts of timber for trade

Why is Canada's government and timber industries working together?

to manage the wildlife preservation

Canada's acid rain problem comes mainly from what?

emissions from factories and vehicles

mining waste seeping into ground water

What is a problem related to clear cutting?

wildlife loses large areas of land

Which is a problem related to clear-cutting?

D. Wildlife loses large areas of habitat.

B. Erosion of soil stops. C. Timber companies save money.

Which is a benefit of mining in Canada?

C. Over 1.5 million people work in the mining industry.

A. Valuable mining lands are located near cities.

B. Waterways are polluted in the process of mining.

D. Sulfer dioxide (SO2) is spewed into the air and lands in waterways.

Why does the Canadian government have to work with the U.S. government to clean up the Great Lakes?

C. Animals and plants in the lakes depend on the people to clean up the water.

A. The two countries share the water in the lakes.

B. The two countries put different types of pollution in the lakes.

D. Animals and plants in the lakes are not important to the people of either country.

Which people are likely to be against the Great Lakes Water Quality Treatment Agreement?

C. factory owners in the area of the lakes.

A. fishermen who catch fish in the lakes.

B. homeowners who live along the lakes.

D. people who get their drinking water from the lakes,

Nearly 90% of Canada's population lives

within 100 miles of the border of the United States.

along the west coast of British Columbia.

beside the St. Lawrence waterway.

A Canadian farmer who lives near Lake Ontario wants to use a new pesticide to protect his crops. The pesticide is absorbed by fish and causes sickness in people who eat contaminated fish. The farmer plans to be very careful and avoid spraying the pesticide near any rivers that feed into Lake Ontario. Should the farmer be allowed to use the pesticide?

No, because runoff water and soil will carry the pesticide into Lake Ontario.

Yes, because insects are damaging his crops.

Yes, because he will not use the pesticide near water.

No, because food grown without the use of pesticides is healthier for humans.

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

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

because these industries have little impact on the environment of Canada

because not many live in the region so not many people are affected by the businesses

because the pollution created by these industries affects the United States more than Canada

Which of the following is NOT a way that the Canadian timber industry can limit environmental damage caused by clear-cutting?

use lighter machinery to reduce air pollution from exhaust

plant trees to replace those that were harvested

leave buffer zones of forest near streams and rivers

clear-cut smaller areas to reduce the loss of ecosystems

Which of the following is an effect of mining in the Canadian Shield? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Slag, or leftover rock from the smelting process, is often dumped and seeps into nearby water sources.

Blasting and digging with heavy machinery damages the land around mines and destroys animal habitats.

Thousands of fish have been killed in the great lakes.

Farmland and trees in Eastern Canada have been polluted.

Acid rain causes erosion which can lead to erosion

Which of the following is an effect of timber industry in Canada? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Clearcutting causes erosion which can lead to flooding.

Heavy machines compact soil and makes it hard for new plants and trees to grow.

Removing trees destroys animal habitats.

Farmland and trees in Eastern Canada have been polluted.

Blasting and digging with heavy machinery damages the land around mines and destroys animal habitats.

Which of these is a solution to acid rain and pollution in Canada?

Laws have been passed for automobiles and factories to reduce emissions.

They are encouraging people to drive more cars.

They are starting to build more factories.

Which of the following is an effect of acid rain in Canada? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Thousands of fish have been killed in the great lakes.

Farmland and trees in Eastern Canada have been polluted.

Canada's profits have decreased in fishing, forestry, and agriculture industries.

Acid rain causes erosion which can lead to erosion

Blasting and digging with heavy machinery damages the land around mines and destroys animal habitats.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Canada has to work with the United States to solve the problem of acid rain because the United States

A. is the source odf much of Canada's air pollution.

B. purchases many of the goods that Canada produces in its factories.

C. has reduced the amount of acid rain and understands how to solve the problem.

D. is careful to keep air pollution from leaving the United States and entering Canada.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Forests cover about how much land in Canada?

A. one- half

B. one-third

C. one-fourth

D. three-fourths

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

A. planting seeds and seedlings.

B. spending billions of dollars selling forests.

C. encouraging clear-cutting to keep lumber costs down.

D. providing new homes for wildlife and new areas for human recreation.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where in Canada are the most valuable minerals found?

A. Hudson Bay

B. Canadian Shield

C. Golden Horseshoe

D. St. Lawrence Seaway

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an important resource that Canadians share with the United States in which both are looking to prevent chemicals from harming?

the Great Lakes

Hudson Bay

Canadian Shield

the Flint River

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these would be MOST impacted by acid rain falling in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States?

acid raid 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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following environmental issues is most impacted by clear-cutting?

Acid Rain

Deforestation

Water Pollution

Mining the Canadian Shield

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Canada Environmental Issues

Canada has to work with the United States to solve the problem of acid rain because the United States

Forests cover about how much land in Canada?

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

Where in Canada are the most valuable minerals found?

What is an important resource that Canadians share with the United States in which both are looking to prevent chemicals from harming?

Which of these would be MOST impacted by acid rain falling in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States?

Which of the following environmental issues is most impacted by clear-cutting?

Acid rain can damage

Which of these is not a problem caused by acid rain?

What are causes of the pollution in the Great Lakes?

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