Canada's Natural Resources

Flashcards reviewing key concepts about Canada's natural resources and industries.

What is a Natural Resource?

A naturally formed substance which can be used. Examples: fish, trees, gold, gas, oil, fur, fresh water, wheat.

What is a renewable resource?

A resource that can replenish itself within a human generation. Examples: trees, fish, soil

What is a non-renewable resource?

A resource that can only be used once. Examples: oil, gas, minerals

What is Sustainable Development?

Meeting our needs without risk of future generations going without. It considers our economic and environmental health today and in the future.

What is Primary Industry?

Industries that take raw material from the natural environment. Employs ~ 4% of the Canadian workforce

Give some examples of Primary Industry

Agriculture, Fishing, Mining, Forestry, Oil and Gas

What is Secondary Industry?

Involves the processing of primary-industry products into finished goods. Employs ~ 21% of the Canadian workforce

Give some examples of Secondary Industry

Manufacturing, Construction, Utilities

What is Tertiary Industry?

Provides a wide range of services that support primary and secondary industries and society in general. Employs most working Canadians at ~ 75% of the Canadian workforce

Give some examples of Tertiary Industry

Retail, Transportation, Warehousing, Education, Health and Social Services, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Government

What is Quaternary Industry?

Any tertiary industry that involves processing ideas rather than products. These jobs are highly specialized (and usually expensive) knowledge-based technological and support services.