EnvironmentalIssuesinCanada.pptVIP

Summary Review 12. Describe the benefits provided by Canada’s many forests - The forests in Canada provide a habitat for many plants and animals. They also provide oxygen to breathe and filter pollutants out of the air Summary Review 13. How does clear cutting in Canada impact the environment? Clear cutting can lead to reduced water quality, erosion of the soil, and loss of habitat for plants and wildlife Environmental Issues in Canada SS6G7 Environmental Issues in Canada SS6G7: The student will discuss environmental issues in Canada A. Explain the major environmental concerns of Canada regarding acid rain, pollution of the Great Lakes, the extraction use of natural resources from the Canadian Shield, and timber resources Canada faces a number of environmental issues It has many natural resources that it can use both for its own people and for trade with other countries Some of these natural resources are renewable and some are not Canada must find ways to carefully manage both types (renewable nonrenewable), of resources so that the environment isn’t damaged Industries help Canada have a good economy with a high standard of living However, factories are a source of pollution, and Canada must find ways to keep its industries alive without destroying its environment Acid Rain Factories produce many pollutants Coal burning power plants, cars, and trucks are also polluters of the air Sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides are especially dangerous When these pollutants are put into the air, they mix with the water molecules and turn the water acidic The clouds or rain droplets that are acidic = acid rain Acid rain causes many problems in the environment It can kill plants, damage or kill trees, and pollute lakes rivers enough to kill the fish Property can also be damaged In some cities acid rain has dissolved the stone used in statues, disfiguring the original artwork Canada has passed laws to limit the pollution Government has worked with the factor