Question 1

The frozen core dam design was chosen at Ekati because the climate is conducive to this design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The advantages of wind power include that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it does not require fuel 
B)  it does not produce toxic waste 
C)  it does not produce greenhouse gases 
D)  All of the above 
A)  it does not require fuel 
B)  it does not produce toxic waste 
C)  it does not produce greenhouse gases 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

The main environmental issues for the mining sectors are related to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  metal toxicity 
B)  acid mine drainage 
C)  sulphur dioxide emissions 
D)  All of the above 
A)  metal toxicity 
B)  acid mine drainage 
C)  sulphur dioxide emissions 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

Canada produces ________ of its electricity from nuclear power.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 per cent 
B)  30 per cent 
C)  5 per cent 
D)  15 per cent 
A)  10 per cent 
B)  30 per cent 
C)  5 per cent 
D)  15 per cent

Question 5

The "Ring of Fire" area north of Thunder Bay, Ontario, contains massive deposits of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  potash 
B)  calcium 
C)  cadmium 
D)  chromite 
A)  potash 
B)  calcium 
C)  cadmium 
D)  chromite

Question 6

The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was a result of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a collision between a large tanker and the oil rig 
B)  human error during the installation of a permanent cap on the wellhead 
C)  a tanker that ran aground a reef 
D)  an explosion that resulted in an uncontrolled wellhead blowout 
A)  a collision between a large tanker and the oil rig 
B)  human error during the installation of a permanent cap on the wellhead 
C)  a tanker that ran aground a reef 
D)  an explosion that resulted in an uncontrolled wellhead blowout

Question 7

________ prevents exploratory drilling for oil and gas off the coast of BC.

Accepted Answer

A)  A moratorium imposed after a major oil spill in Alaska in 1989 
B)  A moratorium imposed after a major oil spill off the coast of BC in 1989 
C)  A moratorium imposed by the federal government in 1972 
D)  A set of Indigenous land claims 
A)  A moratorium imposed after a major oil spill in Alaska in 1989 
B)  A moratorium imposed after a major oil spill off the coast of BC in 1989 
C)  A moratorium imposed by the federal government in 1972 
D)  A set of Indigenous land claims

Question 8

What challenges did BHP Diamonds face in trying to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) into their environmental research program?

Accepted Answer

BHP faced five kinds of challenges in it

Question 9

Canada is the world's ________ largest exporter of uranium.

Accepted Answer

A)  fourth 
B)  third 
C)  second 
D)  fifth 
A)  fourth 
B)  third 
C)  second 
D)  fifth

Question 10

The Health Canada and Statistics Canada research report on the health impacts of wind farms in Prince Edward Island and Ontario found that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  there was no relationship between reported annoyance and levels of wind turbine noise 
B)  individuals receiving personal benefits from wind farms were more likely to report annoyance 
C)  self-reported sleep problems and illnesses were not associated with exposure to wind turbine noise 
D)  exposure to wind turbine noise was correlated to higher blood pressure and resting heart rates 
A)  there was no relationship between reported annoyance and levels of wind turbine noise 
B)  individuals receiving personal benefits from wind farms were more likely to report annoyance 
C)  self-reported sleep problems and illnesses were not associated with exposure to wind turbine noise 
D)  exposure to wind turbine noise was correlated to higher blood pressure and resting heart rates

Question 11

Nuclear power plants supply up to 15 per cent of Canada's electricity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Wetlands perform several important ecological functions which are lost if they are destroyed due to oil sands operations. What are these functions?

Accepted Answer

The loss of wetlands will have several c

Question 13

________ was the first offshore natural gas project in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  White Rose 
B)  Hibernia 
C)  Sable Island 
D)  Terra Nova 
A)  White Rose 
B)  Hibernia 
C)  Sable Island 
D)  Terra Nova

Question 14

Some non-renewable resources can be recycled and reused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Ekati mine will produce a gross value of ________ over its 25-year lifespan.

Accepted Answer

A)  $5 billion 
B)  $5 million 
C)  $9.5 billion 
D)  $1 million 
A)  $5 billion 
B)  $5 million 
C)  $9.5 billion 
D)  $1 million

Question 16

What are impact and benefit agreements (IBAs)?

Accepted Answer

IBAs are a tool for addressing community

Question 17

The BHP diamond mine called Ekati is located in Nunavut.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is kimberlite, why is it found in Canada's north, and why is it associated with diamonds?

Accepted Answer

Diamonds are a crystalline type of carbo

Question 19

Using renewable resources never leads to environmental problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Extraction of non-renewable resources usually results in their absolute depletion in anything less than a geologic timeframe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The frozen core dam design was chosen at Ekati because the climate is conducive to this design.

The advantages of wind power include that ________.

The main environmental issues for the mining sectors are related to ________.

Canada produces ________ of its electricity from nuclear power.

The "Ring of Fire" area north of Thunder Bay, Ontario, contains massive deposits of ________.

The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was a result of ________.

________ prevents exploratory drilling for oil and gas off the coast of BC.

What challenges did BHP Diamonds face in trying to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) into their environmental research program?

Canada is the world's ________ largest exporter of uranium.

The Health Canada and Statistics Canada research report on the health impacts of wind farms in Prince Edward Island and Ontario found that ________.

Nuclear power plants supply up to 15 per cent of Canada's electricity.

Wetlands perform several important ecological functions which are lost if they are destroyed due to oil sands operations. What are these functions?

________ was the first offshore natural gas project in Canada.

Some non-renewable resources can be recycled and reused.

The Ekati mine will produce a gross value of ________ over its 25-year lifespan.

What are impact and benefit agreements (IBAs)?

The BHP diamond mine called Ekati is located in Nunavut.

What is kimberlite, why is it found in Canada's north, and why is it associated with diamonds?

Using renewable resources never leads to environmental problems.

Extraction of non-renewable resources usually results in their absolute depletion in anything less than a geologic timeframe.

Environment, Resources, and Society

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

Oceans and Fisheries

Forests

Agriculture

Water

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

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Exam 13: Minerals and Energy

The frozen core dam design was chosen at Ekati because the climate is conducive to this design.

The advantages of wind power include that ________.

The main environmental issues for the mining sectors are related to ________.

Canada produces ________ of its electricity from nuclear power.

The "Ring of Fire" area north of Thunder Bay, Ontario, contains massive deposits of ________.

The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was a result of ________.

________ prevents exploratory drilling for oil and gas off the coast of BC.

What challenges did BHP Diamonds face in trying to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) into their environmental research program?

Canada is the world's ________ largest exporter of uranium.

The Health Canada and Statistics Canada research report on the health impacts of wind farms in Prince Edward Island and Ontario found that ________.

Nuclear power plants supply up to 15 per cent of Canada's electricity.

Wetlands perform several important ecological functions which are lost if they are destroyed due to oil sands operations. What are these functions?

________ was the first offshore natural gas project in Canada.

Some non-renewable resources can be recycled and reused.

The Ekati mine will produce a gross value of ________ over its 25-year lifespan.

What are impact and benefit agreements (IBAs)?

The BHP diamond mine called Ekati is located in Nunavut.

What is kimberlite, why is it found in Canada's north, and why is it associated with diamonds?

Using renewable resources never leads to environmental problems.

Extraction of non-renewable resources usually results in their absolute depletion in anything less than a geologic timeframe.

Environment, Resources, and Society

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

Oceans and Fisheries

Forests

Agriculture

Water

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

Filters