(R47) “Environmental Issues in Canada”

1. (R47)“Environmental Issues in Canada”

4. Today’s Standard SS6G7 The student will discuss environmental issues in Canada. a. Explain the major environmental concerns of Canada regarding acid rain and pollution of the Great Lakes, the extraction and use of natural resources on the Canadian Shield, and timber resources.

5. Intro to Our Essential Question…… What major pollution issues does Canada face & how do people contribute to these problems?

6. Acid Rain in Canada

7. South Eastern Canada –Mostly in Ontario & Quebec Air pollution from factories & cars mixing w/ water vapor in the air Can kill plants & animals. Can also damage buildings Govt. passed laws requiring producers & cars to pollute less. Govt. encourages citizens to walk or carpool.

8. Pollution of the Great Lakes

9. South Eastern Canada –Mostly in Ontario & Quebec Air pollution from factories & cars mixing w/ water vapor in the air Can kill plants & animals. Can also damage buildings Govt. passed laws requiring producers & cars to pollute less. Govt. encourages citizens to walk or carpool. Great Lakes Region Acid Rain, Waste from industry, sewage, & agriculture runoff (pesticides) Algal Blooms. Health problems for animals that use the water, including humans. US/Canadian Govts. are creating laws to limit the amount of pollution caused by producers

10. Mining on the Canadian Shield

11. South Eastern Canada –Mostly in Ontario & Quebec Air pollution from factories & cars mixing w/ water vapor in the air Can kill plants & animals. Can also damage buildings Govt. passed laws requiring producers & cars to pollute less. Govt. encourages citizens to walk or carpool. Great Lakes Region Acid Rain, Waste from industry, sewage, & agriculture runoff (pesticides) Algal Blooms. Health problems for animals that use the water, including humans. US/Canadian Govts. are creating laws to limit the amount of pollution caused by producers Canadian Shield (around the Hudson Bay) Mining waste (slag) being dumped into the environment. Air pollution from factories & machinery Acid Rain, Animal & plant life negatively affected New rules for mining companies that limit their ability to pollute

12. Deforestation in Canada

13. South Eastern Canada –Mostly in Ontario & Quebec Air pollution from factories & cars mixing w/ water vapor in the air Can kill plants & animals. Can also damage buildings Govt. passed laws requiring producers & cars to pollute less. Govt. encourages citizens to walk or carpool. Great Lakes Region Acid Rain, Waste from industry, sewage, & agriculture runoff (pesticides) Algal Blooms. Health problems for animals that use the water, including humans. US/Canadian Govts. are creating laws to limit the amount of pollution caused by producers Canadian Shield (around the Hudson Bay) Mining waste (slag) being dumped into the environment. Air pollution from factories & machinery Acid Rain, Animal & plant life negatively affected New rules for mining companies that limit their ability to pollute Southern parts of the Canadian Shield & British Columbia Clear –Cutting by Timber Companies Reduced Water Quality, erosion, & loss of wildlife habitat. Companies are reducing the areas of clear-cutting & planting new trees

14. Return to Our Essential Question…… What major pollution issues does Canada face & how do people contribute to these problems?

15. Pollution in Canada Water Pollution in the Great Lakes ACID RAIN Clear-Cutting & Deforestation Extraction & Use of Natural Resources on the Canadian Shield

18. Today’s Standard(s) SS6G6 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Canada. a. Describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live. b. Describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade.

19. Return to Our Essential Question…… How do the factors of Location, Climate & Natural Resource Availability affect where & how people live & trade?