Managing Canada's Industries - Mining and Farming

Question 1

Describe the four classifications of industries (types of industries in Canada).

Answer 1

1) Primary - Extraction and agriculture
2) Secondary - Manufacturing
3) Tertiary = Services
4) Quaternary - Knowledge

Question 2

Explain the difference between intensive farming and extensive farming. Where in Canada would you find an example of each and explain why that would be a logical location for that type of farm.

Answer 2

Intensive farming is small and located in dense areas. they focus on growing fruits, vegetables, and dairy at a lower cost. Intensive farming is located across Ontario and Quebec because of their fertile soils and major markets. Extensive farming is big and located in less dense areas. They focus on raising animals and crops at a higer cost. They are located across the Prairie Provinces due to the large lands.

Question 3

What is the number one fruit grown in Canada?

Answer 3

Blueberries

Question 4

What is Canada’s number one vegetable crop?

Answer 4

Sweetcorn

Question 5

Where in Canada is the main dairy producing area?

Answer 5

Quebec and Ontario produce the most dairy in Canada.

Question 6

Which province produces the most maple syrup?

Answer 6

Quebec produces the most maple syrup.

Question 7

If an ice storm destroys many maple trees in the location in question Quebec, what impact might that have on the maple syrup industry?

Answer 7

There could be a decrease in maple syrup production, a rise in maple syrup prices, and the loss of animal habitat.

Question 8

List two possible reasons the beef sector has been declining since 2006?

Answer 8

There could be a change in eating habits, an increase in vegetarians and vegans, and a increase in beef prices.

Question 9

Explain what would happen if all the bees disappeared. What impact would it have and why?

Answer 9

The availability of fresh produce would greatly decline. The vanishing of bees would harm the reproduction of wild plants and crop production. and human nutrition an health will greatly be affected.

Question 10

Give two examples of the pros’ and cons’ of genetically modified food.

Answer 10

• Pros: May contain fewer harmful substances, may cost less, and more nutrients.
• Cons: May cause allergic reactions, and increase in antibiotic resistance.

Question 11

What was the first genetically modified food item to be put on the market?

Answer 11

Tomatoes

Question 12

What is organic farming?

Answer 12

Organic farming is the practise of growing crops and raising animals without the use of artificial substances.

Question 13

A mineral that can be used to produce energy is referred to as?

Answer 13

Fossil Fuels

Question 14

What is the top metallic mineral produced in Canada, in terms of value?

Answer 14

The top metallic mineral priduced in Canada is gold.

Question 15

Which province or territory produces all of Canada’s uranium?

Answer 15

Saskatchewan produces all of Canada’s uranium.

Question 16

Which province or territory is the country’s dominant source of diamonds?

Answer 16

The Northwest Territories is Canada’s dominant source of diamonds.

Question 17

Canada is the leader in the production of what mineral resource?

Answer 17

Canada is the leader in the production of a mineral called Potash.

Question 18

Provide three examples of metallic minerals, non-metallic minerals and industrial minerals.

Answer 18

• Metallic minerals: Iron ore, Gold, and Copper.
• Non - metallic: Diamonds, Potash. and Quartz.
• Industrial - Limestone, Steel, and Aluminum.

Question 19

Explain the difference between smelting and milling.

Answer 19

Milling is the process of crushing or grinding rocks to extract valuable minerals. Whereas, smelting is the process of using heat to extract minerals.

Question 20

Describe what you think the negative impacts of the Alberta Oil Sands would be.

Answer 20

The Alberta Oil Sands puts air, water, and wildlife at risk of industrial damage and deadly oil spills. They are also the source of air pollutants that are harmful to human health and the environment.