Cutting down and removing all trees in a given area is called __________________________.

Responses

clear-cutting
clear-cutting

saw-grinding
saw-grinding

modern-landscaping
modern-landscaping

clear-cutting

Extracting minerals can cause damage to the environment. Which of the following IS NOT a type of damage that can be created by extracting minerals?

Responses

Plant and animals lose their place to live (habitat loss)
Plant and animals lose their place to live (habitat loss)

Emissions cause acid rain
Emissions cause acid rain

tornadoes, hurricanes, & tsunamis
tornadoes, hurricanes, & tsunamis

Toxic waste gets into the ground and water
Toxic waste gets into the ground and water

Tornadoes, hurricanes, & tsunamis

Timber is extracted from the Canadian Shield, but it IS NOT important to the Canadian economy.

Responses

True
True

False

False

Question

Environmental issues are being caused in Canada by pollution, extraction of natural resources, and _________________ .
Responses

freezing temperatures
freezing temperatures

acid rain
acid rain

invasive species

invasive species

Emissions, from power plants and cars, that are released into the air cause acid rain.

Responses

True
True

False
False

True

Minerals taken from the ___________________ __________________ are valuable exports and power many industries.

Responses

Great Lakes
Great Lakes

Nile River
Nile River

Canadian Shield