Saskatchewan's Resources- Grade 4

Saskatchewan is a province that is rich in mineral and oil and gas resources.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Saskatchewan mines produce only potash resources.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of the following resources is NOT produced in Saskatchewan.

• Potash

• Uranium

• Salt

• Chalk

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Canada produces more potash than any other country.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Uranium is used to produce one of the following:

• electricity

• heat

• air pressure

• batteries

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

In order for oil and gas to be used, it must be pumped out of the ground and taken to a gas processing plant or a refinery.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which one of the following is gas and oil NOT used for?

• heating homes

• air fresheners

• powering vehicles

• making plastics

What are the job titles of the people who help find and produce mineral and oil and gas resources?

• Geoscientists

• Bakers

• Teachers

• Doctors

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is NOT a benefit of Saskatchewan resources?

• Workers in resource industries build skills they can use in other jobs.

• The Saskatchewan government receives a share of the money earned by mining and oil and gas companies.

• Companies and their workers pay taxes to Saskatchewan.

• The resources for the industries will one day run out.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

As the world's population grows, more of the resources that are produced in Saskatchewan will be needed.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4