Development opportunities and challenges in Northern Canada
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain opportunities and challenges of developing cold environments in Northern Canada.
Key learning points
- Northern Canada is an example of a cold environment.
- There are opportunities for development in Northern Canada (mineral extraction, energy, fishing, tourism).
- There are challenges for developing in Northern Canada (extreme temperatures, inaccessibility, provision of buildings).
Keywords
Indigenous - the people that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region
Mineral extraction - the process of removing valuable minerals from the earth
Tourism - the business of attracting and taking care of visitors to a place
Permafrost - a thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions
Common misconception
Cold environments cannot support any form of development.
While challenging, development is possible in cold environments with proper planning and technology.
Teacher tip
Set students the task of developing a fact file on this case study for homework, which they can then use for revision closer to the exam.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What defines a cold environment?
Q2.Which of the following is an example of a cold environment?
Q3.What is permafrost?
Q4.Which human activity threatens cold environments the most?
Q5.How can plants survive in cold environments?
Q6.What does 'fragile environment' mean when describing cold regions?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does the term "indigenous" refer to?
Q2.What is mineral extraction?
Q3.Which activity could threaten indigenous cultures?
Q4.Why is the statement "Cold environments cannot support any form of development" incorrect?
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