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