Canada environmental issues

Canadian forestry products, such as timber and processed wood, account for almost $15 billion of international trade annually. The majority of these products are sold to

• China.
  

• Mexico.
  

• the United States.

• the European Union.

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

• 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

• use lighter machinery to reduce air pollution from exhaust

What are sources of chemicals in acid rain?

• forests
  

• walking/hiking
  

• 1. bicycles

  
  

• coal burning power plants
  

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

• is the source of much of Canada’s air pollution

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

  
  

• ​​​​​​​is careful to keep air pollutions from leaving the United States and entering Canada

• ​​​​​​has reduced the amount of acid rain and understands how to solve the problem

Use the statements to answer the question Which of the statements are problems that results from acid rain?

1. 1.Fish in lakes die

2. 2.Forests being to die

3. 3.Bicycle use increases

4. 4.Stone statues beginning to lose their features

• 1,2,3
  

• 1,2,4
  

• 2,3,4
  

• 1,3,4
  

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?

• Yes, because insects are damaging his crops.
  

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

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

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

Which of the following statements about environmental issues in Canada is correct?

• The mining industry has little effect on deforestation in Canada.
  

• Canadian timber is often harvested faster than replacement trees can grow.

• Canada will always have plenty of timber because it is a renewable resource.

• The boreal forest of Canada is large enough that clear-cutting will have little effect on wildlife.

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

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

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

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?

• Yes, because insects are damaging his crops.

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

Which environmental concern is MOST associated with Canada's timber industry?

• the creation of acid rain

  
  

• the reduction of air quality

  
  

• the pollution of freshwater

  
  

• the destruction of habitats