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1
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How much does carbon dioxide contribute

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60%

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What are the 5 greenhouse gases

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Carbon dioxide,methane, CFC’s, ozone, nitrous oxide

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Which gas contributes the most

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Carbon dioxide

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Which gas contributes the least

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Nitrous oxide

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5
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Give three ways we can reduce our impact

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Use alternate energy techniques cut back on our carbon production and new ways to run cars

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Define renewable resources

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Any resources that can be replenished naturally over time

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Define non renewable resources

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Any resources that when they are used up they are gone forever

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How many square km of land do we have in Canada

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9 971 000

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How many km of coastlines in Canada

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202 000 km

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Industries that take raw materials from the natural environment are called

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Primary industries

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Another name for primary industries is

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Extractive industries

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The process of turning primary goods into a more finished state is known as what?

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Secondary industries

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13
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What are some examples of primary industries

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Fishing, agriculture/ mining, forestry

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What are some examples of primary industries

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Manufacturing construction utilities

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Providing a wide range of services that support pl and sl are known as what

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Teritiary industries

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What are some examples of teritery industries

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Government education health and social services

17
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Primary industries make up for what % of the work force

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4.1%

18
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Secondary industries make up for what % of the work force

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20.7%

19
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Teritery industries make up for what % of the work force

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75.2%

20
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Defin sustainable development

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Meets the need of the present without compromising the future

21
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Define stewardship

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The carful and responsible management of something entrusted in ones care

22
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Which country has the largest ecological footprint

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China

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Canada has

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The highest/ greatest ecological capacity, deficit, credit

24
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How many h of land is Canada above the worlds average

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12.88

Grade 9 Geography (3 decks)

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