Niagara Escarpment Flashcards
What are two examples of interrelationships related to the Niagara Escarpment?
- Humans used the Escarpment for power and building materials.
- The Escarpment attracts tourists for activities such as hiking, skiing, camping, and water sports.
These examples highlight the interaction between human activities and natural features.
How many endangered and threatened species are found in the Niagara Escarpment?
109 species.
This highlights the ecological importance of the Escarpment.
How many jobs does the Niagara Escarpment support?
Over 20,000 jobs.
This indicates the economic significance of the Escarpment.
From an environmental perspective, what is significant about the Niagara Escarpment?
It supports threatened species and is home to 350 species of birds and 90 species of fish.
This emphasizes the biodiversity of the region.
From an economical perspective, what is significant about the Niagara Escarpment?
It supports over 20,000 jobs.
This shows the economic impact of the natural resource.
From a historical perspective, what was the Niagara Escarpment used for?
It was used as a power source and for building materials.
This reflects the historical human interaction with the Escarpment.
Fill in the blank: The Niagara Escarpment is significant to plants and animals because it is home to _______.
109 species that are endangered and threatened.
True or False: The Niagara Escarpment is solely significant for its environmental aspects.
False.
The Escarpment has economic and historical significance as well.
What are two ideas related to the spatial significance of the Niagara Escarpment?
- Natural and Human - Humans used the Escarpment for power and building materials.
- Natural and Human - The Escarpment attracts tourists for activities such as hiking, skiing, camping, and water sports.
These ideas illustrate the multifaceted significance of the Escarpment.
