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Trivia Challenge:
Search the entire poster to find answers for the following: (bonus)
Did You Know?
Use the pieces of information under this heading ("Did You Know?") on the poster to answer the following true/false (T or F) questions. If the statement is false, cross out the incorrect word or number value, and write in the correct version. (10)
Canada's per capita water use is the fifth highest in the world. F, 2nd
Every litre of gasoline you use in your car produces almost 1 kg of CO2. F, 2.5
"Jackrabbit" starts consume about 25% more fuel than if you accelerate gradually. F, 50%
Cold-water fish species such as lake trout, may disappear from southern Ontario as their habitat changes. T
Every year in Ontario, about 1000 forest fires destroy over 290 000 hectares of forest. F, 1500
Using cold water to wash and rinse our clothes saves up to 225 kg of CO2 per year. T
Replacing one frequently used regular light bulb with an energy efficient compact fluorescent bulb will save 100 kg of CO2 per year. T
1/3 of the CO2 emissions generated from human activities comes from transportation. T
The Great Lakes region is home to 25% of Canada's industries. F, 45%
Venus has an atmosphere that is 98% CO2, with temperatures around 200ēC. F, 430ēC
The Climate System – A Balancing Act:
Future Climate:
Where We Live:
Our Health:
Our Water:
Our Farms:
Our Forests:
Our Natural Heritage:
How Do We Measure Up?
Where Do We Go From Here?
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2006-10-06 |