Unit 3 Flashcards
What are resources that are constantly there and replenished naturally?
Renewable resources
Examples include sunlight, wind, and water currents.
What are natural resources?
Materials or substances found in nature that humans use
Examples include water, minerals, forests, and fossil fuels.
What are renewable resources?
Resources that can be replenished naturally over time
Examples include solar energy, wind, water, and trees.
What makes renewable resources sustainable?
Proper management
Sustainable management ensures continued availability.
What are non-renewable resources?
Resources that have limited amounts and cannot regenerate quickly
Examples include coal, oil, natural gas, and minerals.
What is the consequence of resource depletion?
Scarcity and environmental concerns
Depletion of resources can lead to significant challenges.
What are human-made resources?
Buildings, technology, and infrastructure
These resources are constructed or developed by humans.
What are cultural resources?
Knowledge, tradition, and skill
Cultural resources reflect the practices and heritage of a community.
What is the dirtiest fossil fuel?
Coal
Coal is known for its significant environmental impact.
How do fossil fuels impact health?
They contribute to air pollution, causing lung cancer and asthma
Health issues arise from the emissions produced by burning fossil fuels.
How do fossil fuels affect the environment?
They release greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change
This also includes the creation of acid rain.
Why does Canada continue to invest in fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels bring great economic growth and reliance
They contribute significantly to Canada’s GDP and job creation.
Fill in the blank: Fossil fuels contribute _______ towards Canada’s GDP.
110 billion
This figure reflects the economic importance of fossil fuels.
What are the impacts of fossil fuels on the economy?
They generate revenue and jobs
The fossil fuel industry plays a critical role in economic stability.
