Unit 4: Canadian Industries and Sustainable Practices

Question 1

Boom-and-bust town

Answer 1

A town that experiences rapid changes between prosperity and hardships

Question 2

Inshore Fishing

Answer 2

It is done only a few kilometers off the shoreline

Question 3

Characteristics of inshore fishing

Answer 3

1. Small boats and limited gear
2. Self-employed and low income
3. Most fishers but only 10% of fish caught
4. Day trips in good weather only
5. Ex: cod & shrimp

Question 4

Offshore Fishing

Answer 4

Takes places further away from the shoreline

Question 5

Characteristics of Offshore Fishing

Answer 5

1. Large ships and a variety of gear
2. Minority of fishers but 90% of fish caught
3. Company-owned and fairly good income
4. Out for 2 weeks in decent weather
5. Ex: cod, flounder, halibut

Question 6

What is sustainability?

Answer 6

It is an approach to development that meets present needs without negatively affecting the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Question 7

What is sustained yield management?

Answer 7

The use of a renewable resource at a rate that allows the resource to renew itself.

Question 8

What had happened to the East coast fishing industry?

Answer 8

In 1992, the cod industry in the Grand Banks (NFLD) had collapsed (less than 1% of initial population left!). The Atlantic cod was declared an endangered species and the federal government put a temporary stop on cod fishing.

Question 9

How did the cod fishing problem affect the Maritimes’ economy and local businesses?

Answer 9

It adversely affected their economies and local businesses. About 40 000 people lost their jobs and local businesses and communities had struggled to recover (from losses in profit).

Question 10

How was the East coast fishing industry problem resolved?

Answer 10

The government imposed quotas on the amount of fish caught during the fishing season, denied access to any international fishing ships, and diversified the types of fish caught to be used in the fish market. They also introduced aquacultures (fish farming).

Question 11

What is good about geo-tourism?

Answer 11

-Gives the locals jobs
-Promotes the community to make the experience and environment better for tourists
-Visitors have more respect for the area
-With the locals’ guidance and insight, the tourist experience is more enjoyable