Geo Flashcards
(24 cards)
How much does carbon dioxide contribute
60%
What are the 5 greenhouse gases
Carbon dioxide,methane, CFC’s, ozone, nitrous oxide
Which gas contributes the most
Carbon dioxide
Which gas contributes the least
Nitrous oxide
Give three ways we can reduce our impact
Use alternate energy techniques cut back on our carbon production and new ways to run cars
Define renewable resources
Any resources that can be replenished naturally over time
Define non renewable resources
Any resources that when they are used up they are gone forever
How many square km of land do we have in Canada
9 971 000
How many km of coastlines in Canada
202 000 km
Industries that take raw materials from the natural environment are called
Primary industries
Another name for primary industries is
Extractive industries
The process of turning primary goods into a more finished state is known as what?
Secondary industries
What are some examples of primary industries
Fishing, agriculture/ mining, forestry
What are some examples of primary industries
Manufacturing construction utilities
Providing a wide range of services that support pl and sl are known as what
Teritiary industries
What are some examples of teritery industries
Government education health and social services
Primary industries make up for what % of the work force
4.1%
Secondary industries make up for what % of the work force
20.7%
Teritery industries make up for what % of the work force
75.2%
Defin sustainable development
Meets the need of the present without compromising the future
Define stewardship
The carful and responsible management of something entrusted in ones care
Which country has the largest ecological footprint
China
Canada has
The highest/ greatest ecological capacity, deficit, credit
How many h of land is Canada above the worlds average
12.88
