Geography Quiz Flashcards
Sustainability
not compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
How do we measure the well-being of the economy?
social, economic, environmental indicators
GDP
(Gross Domestic Product)
is defined as the total value of goods produced, and services provided in a country during one year.
There are various sectors in the Canadian economy, including:
extraction of natural resources
manufacturing
construction
providing services
industries can be organized into
primary
secondary
tertiary categories
primary category for industries
extractive industries that focus on getting raw materials
secondary category for industries
manufacturing industries that focus on producing goods from natural resources
tertiary category for industries
industries that focus on providing services
renewable energies
Come from natural processes that replenish themselves.
examples of renewable energy
wind energy, solar energy, tidal energy, biomass energy, etc.
wind energy
Wind flow can be captured by turbines and converted into electricity.
Solar energy
The most direct use of this renewable energy source, is achieved by capturing the sun’s energy directly.
Tidal energy
converts the power of tides in big bodies of water into usable energy and is being made into renewable energy
Biomass energy
Biomass is fuel that is developed from organic materials, a renewable and sustainable source of energy used to create electricity or other forms of power.
examples of biomass energy (3 different)
scrap lumber
forest debris
certain crops
