...September 18, 2014 11 IB English Skit Stephen Harper: Welcome to the press conference. There are press here. I’m glad to be in beautiful (mispronounced) Iqaluit, Nunavut Polar Bear: It is pronounced Iqaluit. Journalist: Prime Minister Harper, what is the government’s plan for global warming? Harper: We don’t feel that global warming is that important right now. Journalist: Isn’t the ice melting here in Nunavut? Harper: Environment Canada has noticed a slight warm trend over the past few years, but nothing to worry about here in (mispronounced) Nunavut. David Suzuki: That is not true!! Do you know what percentage of ice we’ve lost in the past couple of years? Harper: The Canadian Government does not believe that the ice has started to melt. Suzuki: Actually, the Arctic has lost over 40% of its ice since 1980 Harper: Well… those facts are still being debated… where are you from again, Mr. (mispronounced) Suzuki Suzuki: Canada Harper: No no... Where are you from from? Suzuki: I’m from Canada. Can you stop changing the subject! Why do you not want to talk about climate change? It’s almost as if you want the ice to melt. Harper: No! No! No! We don’t want the ice to melt, not that it’s melting. Journalist: Wait! You’re a Leafs fan... Are trying to melt the ice so that you don’t have to watch the Leafs lose again? BREAKING NEWS: Canadian Prime Minister Out to Destroy Hockey!! Polar Bear: After all this time I have supported you, you try to make me homeless. My family...
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...Keenan Brown Mr. Fletcher Canadian Geography 120 May. 1 / 2016 7 Landforms Regions of Canada The movements of the Earth’s plates have altered the land we live on and therefore altering our way of life. Because Canada is in a temperate climate the four seasons change the already vast set of landscapes each year making them change even more. In Canada we have several different landform regions full of different species, habitats and minerals all unique to their own region. Along with each region, different properties are present giving each a different climate and changing the lives’ of the people who live there. The first of several covers a good half of the country. The Canadian Shield covers most of Nunavut, Quebec, Ontario, Labrador, Manitoba, as well as a large part of Saskatchewan and smaller parts of Alberta and the North West Territories. The Canadian Shield is a relatively flat landscape with rounded hills of metamorphic rock. This region is rich in minerals and is often used as a mining area for many of the provinces. It is a bad area in Canada for farming because the soil is too thin. It is mainly covered in Boreal Forest in the south and Tundra in the north. The Western Cordillera rests along the western edge of Canada, covering most of Yukon Territory and British Columbia as well as western Alberta. Consists of high, sharp-peaked mountains separated by plateaus and valleys...
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...Keenan Brown Mr. Fletcher Canadian Geography 120 May. 1 / 2016 7 Landforms Regions of Canada The movements of the Earth’s plates have altered the land we live on and therefore altering our way of life. Because Canada is in a temperate climate the four seasons change the already vast set of landscapes each year making them change even more. In Canada we have several different landform regions full of different species, habitats and minerals all unique to their own region. Along with each region, different properties are present giving each a different climate and changing the lives’ of the people who live there. The first of several covers a good half of the country. The Canadian Shield covers most of Nunavut, Quebec, Ontario, Labrador, Manitoba, as well as a large part of Saskatchewan and smaller parts of Alberta and the North West Territories. The Canadian Shield is a relatively flat landscape with rounded hills of metamorphic rock. This region is rich in minerals and is often used as a mining area for many of the provinces. It is a bad area in Canada for farming because the soil is too thin. It is mainly covered in Boreal Forest in the south and Tundra in the north. The Western Cordillera rests along the western edge of Canada, covering most of Yukon Territory and British Columbia as well as western Alberta. Consists of high, sharp-peaked mountains separated by plateaus and valleys...
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...ARCTIC VOL. 59, NO. 3 (SEPTEMBER 2006) P. 261 – 275 Possible Effects of Climate Warming on Selected Populations of Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) in the Canadian Arctic IAN STIRLING1 and CLAIRE L. PARKINSON2 (Received 10 November 2005; accepted in revised form 25 January 2006) ABSTRACT. Polar bears depend on sea ice for survival. Climate warming in the Arctic has caused significant declines in total cover and thickness of sea ice in the polar basin and progressively earlier breakup in some areas. Inuit hunters in the areas of four polar bear populations in the eastern Canadian Arctic (including Western Hudson Bay) have reported seeing more bears near settlements during the open-water period in recent years. In a fifth ecologically similar population, no changes have yet been reported by Inuit hunters. These observations, interpreted as evidence of increasing population size, have resulted in increases in hunting quotas. However, long-term data on the population size and body condition of polar bears in Western Hudson Bay, as well as population and harvest data from Baffin Bay, make it clear that those two populations at least are more likely to be declining, not increasing. While the ecological details vary in the regions occupied by the five different populations discussed in this paper, analysis of passive-microwave satellite imagery beginning in the late 1970s indicates that the sea ice is breaking up at progressively earlier dates, so that bears must fast for longer...
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...Global Warming in the Arctic Myles Ross November 15th, 2013 Throughout the past 100 years, climate change has been a very noticeable issue worldwide. The speed of temperature excursion has been the highest it’s been since the Stone Age (Module 7). Climate Change can be considered caused through greenhouse gases, water vapor, albedo and solar radiation (Model 7). Combined, these factors cause radioactive forcing, which highly contributes to the Earth’s energy balance (Module 7). The change in Earths energy balance has had a large influence on the increase in mean global temperature (Module 7). Now that the factors of Global warming have been discussed, overviewing the causes of the issue will be beneficial to determine possible solutions for the changing climate. Scientists have determined human activity as being a significant cause of global climate change. According to Module 7, humans are responsible for 93% of the total change in climate. The source of human causation can be through an impacted on the greenhouse gas effect and land-type conversions (Module 7). As the world becomes continually warmer, the effect of climate change in the arctic regions becomes more intense. Within the past 50 years, arctic regions in Canada have experienced warming of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius (Fergal & Prowse, 2007). One of the most important areas in the Canadian arctic is the Cryosphere (Appendix A), which is the area consisting of season snow cover, permafrost glaciers, and...
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...Growing up in Canada with a life-long fascination for Canadian geography, I have always been interested in returning to the country. Although my family moved to the US before I entered high school, I have always kept my eyes turned north, especially in recent years as I began to read journal articles about research conducted on John Evans Glacier, located about 80 N latitude. Graduating next semester with a B.S. in computer science and engineering and a minor in geographic information systems, I am interested in attending the University of Alberta for graduate study. Geographic information systems (GIS) is a field especially suited to investigating spatial patterns, modeling diverse scenarios, and overlaying spatial data. This semester, in my advanced GIS course, Spatial Data Structures and Algorithms, I am part of a team developing a temporal database and program for tracing historical trading data. My computer science skills have also been put to use in two summer internship projects, where I acquired proficiency with using LIDAR (light detection and ranging) technology, now favored by NASA in its current 10-year study of Greenland and changes in the ice cap extent. Through my coursework and project experience, I have also accrued skills in using Arc/Info, ArcView, Microstation, and RDBMS software packages, and I am equally comfortable programming in Visual Basic, C++, and Java. For my graduate research project, I would like to investigate methods for improving...
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...ITA Occasional Paper August 2007 “Above-Ground” Issues Affecting Energy Development in the Arctic By Rachel Halpern Office of Energy and Environmental Industries Overview As opportunities to develop energy resources in the Arctic grow as a result of climate change and technical advances, companies wishing to participate will face not only technical challenges, but political, legal, and regulatory challenges, as well. The five Arctic countries considered in this paper (defined here as the countries that border the Arctic Sea – the United States, Canada, Norway, Denmark/Greenland, and Russia – see Figure 1 on next page for map) will likely see increased interest in the development of their Arctic resources in the coming decades and will have to begin considering how to address these challenges in order to take advantage of this interest. Each Arctic country has different policies, laws, and regulations regarding oil and gas development and transportation, and these differences will affect how and by whom resources are developed, and how and where they are transported. This paper describes 1) the reasons that energy companies will likely focus more of their attention on the Arctic; 2) the current state of knowledge of Arctic oil and gas resources; and 3) issues that will affect the development of Arctic oil and gas resources including boundary issues, access to resources, environmental restrictions, tax and regulatory issues, transportation challenges, and regional...
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...The regional geography of Canada is partitioned into sections that make the country’s landscape unique. These include the Cordillera, pacific coast, prairies, Canadian shield, Appalachian region, and the arctic, among others. The arctic is identified as the fiercest and the most majestic locations, in all of Canada. Recent advancement in infrastructure has increased the accessibility of the region, which was difficult during the early years. Health services, electricity, transport and business premises are now easily accessed by all the people living in the area. The presence of ice in this region adds up to the beauty of the entire country, and for many years, the domestic settings of the country has been known pose a threat to health of individuals....
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...Canada Geography , people Historical and political background Economy Geography and people Geography Geographic size: 3.9 million square miles Capital: Ottawa Major cities and population: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax The landmass of Canada is around 3,849,674.042 square miles, and it occupies the northern half of North America. Canada has six time zones, and it has coastlines on the Atlantic and Pacific and the Arctic Ocean, giving it the longest coastline on the world. Canada also has a boundary of 5,525 miles with the United States in the southern. The northern of Canada is Arctic islands, which come within 497 miles of the North Pole. Geography of Canada changes significantly with different its part and with the different region. There are such different climate accompany with landscape. There is a lot lakes and rivers spread out over the country. Canada has more than two million lake and it takes 7 per cent of the Canadian land mass. The biggest lake is Great Bear Lake located in the Northwest Territories. (“Geography Canada”, 2013) However, Canada has only 12 per cent of the land in northernmost is suitable for agriculture because of the harsh climate. Therefore, most of the Canadian live within a few hundred miles in the southern border, where the climate is milder. People Population: 35,163, 430 inhabitants (world population review, 2013) From the chart of Canada’s population growth, Canada’s inhabitants...
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...beneath permafrost is created by three different processes. To begin, methane can be made through the thermal decomposition of organic matter, known as being produced thermogenically. Furthermore, methane can also be produced abiogenically and bacteriogenically (Stotler et al., 2010). These processes include the reduction of carbon dioxide and methanogenic microbes that emit methane as they decompose due to an increase in anaerobic bacteria respiration in the area. Under specific conditions of low temperatures and high pressure, methane gas and water combine to crystallize, creating ice that is referred to as methane hydrates (Stotler et al., 2010). From here, these hydrates rise to the surface and wait to be emitted. The cold temperatures in Canada contribute to the methane being trapped under these layers of permafrost, while global warming contributes to the release of these methane hydrates as the permafrost degrades at an increasing rate (Stotler et al., 2010). Methane Release As Canada’s permafrost degrades, methane will be able to escape its entrapped surroundings and be released into the atmosphere. The process of methane being released is known as ebullition and can occur at point sources and hot spots. Ebullition is the term given to methane that is rushing forth and expelling into the air. Although methane emissions are a growing problem, the release of methane through the melting of permafrost is a very slow process. As permafrost degrades at an increasing rate...
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...Geography Exam Review: 1. A mental map is a map you remember in your head. Some uses of mental maps are mall maps, map to get home, and maps of your homes. 2. The ten provinces are British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, P.E.I, Newfound, Labrador, and Manitoba. The three territories are Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories. 3. The four ways to compare countries are population, wealth, size, and language. This is important to geographers because they can compare countries and to know there attractions. 4. Population density is the amount of people within 1 km2. If Canada's population is 31000000 and the area is 9922000 km2, the population density would be 3.12 people per 2 km2.(divide population by area) 5. The six main features of a map is the legend, borders, directions, colours, title, and date. Three types of maps are mental map, road maps, and mine maps. The three main map projections are Polar, Mercator, and Equal area. Mercator has a rectangular outline, good direction, and good shape. Equal area has an oval area, good size, and shows the whole earth. Polar has latitude lines are circle, circular outline, and shows part of the hemisphere. 6. The four coordinate directions are North, South, East, and West. The ordinal directions area Northeast,Southeast, Southwest, Northwest. 7. The three different types of grid systems are military, longitude and latitude, and alphanumeric. Latitude and longitude grids are used to...
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...Inter-jurisdictional Coordination of EA: Challenges and opportunities arising from differences among provincial and territorial assessment requirements and processes Report for the Environmental Planning and Assessment Caucus, Canadian Environmental Network East Coast Environmental Law Association Deborah Carver, Robert Gibson, Jessie Irving, Hilary Kennan, Erin Burbidge November 20, 2010 ______________________________________________________________________ Summary.........................................................................................................................................3 I Inter-jurisdictional coordination of EA........................................................................... 4 II Basic principles for upwards harmonization through inter-jurisdictional EA coordination.............................................................................................................................. 6 III Immediate and underlying concerns driving attention to improved inter-jurisdictional coordination.............................................................................................................................. 8 IV Provincial EA regime differences as a challenge and an opportunity for coordination and harmonization ..................................................................................................................11 V Key characteristics of the provincial and territorial EA regimes ..................................13...
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...Chapter 1—Introduction MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following occupational illnesses have been around since ancient Egyptian times? a.|skin diseases | b.|liver diseases | c.|respiratory problems| d.|lung diseases| ANS: c PTS: 1 REF: p. 6 BLM: Remember 2. Which of the following was articulated by the 1974 Royal Commission on Safety in Mines? a.|requirement for mandatory inspections| b.|standards for ventilation| c.|system of compensation for injured workers| d.|rights of workers| ANS: d PTS: 1 REF: p. 7 BLM: Remember 3. Which of the following is an example of an employer’s responsibility under OH&S legislation? a.|providing financial support for injured workers | b.|cleaning up the workplace before an inspection | c.|conducting research on health and safety issues| d.|preparing a written occupational health and safety policy | ANS: d PTS: 1 REF: p. 12 BLM: Remember 4. According to the text, what was the primary reason that supervisors on construction sites underestimated health and safety risks? a.|They could not recognize unsafe conditions. | b.|They believed that risks were unavoidable.| c.|They had not experienced any recent accidents.| d.|They were obsessed with meeting deadlines. | ANS: a PTS: 1 REF: p. 12 BLM: Remember 5. Which of the following is an economic benefit of effective OH&S programs? a.|a reduction in lost-time costs| b.|greater due diligence by employers | c.|workers look out for the safety...
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...Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Canada (disambiguation). Page semi-protected Canada Vertical triband (red, white, red) with a red maple leaf in the centre A shield divided into four rectangles over a triangle. The first rectangle contains three lions passant guardant in gold on red; the second, a red lion rampant on gold; the third, a gold harp on blue; the fourth, three gold fleurs-de-lis on blue. The triangle contains three red maple leaves on a white background. A gold helmet sits on top of the shield, upon which is a crowned lion holding a red maple leaf. On the right is a lion rampant flying the Union Flag. On the left is a unicorn flying a fleurs-de-lis flag. A red ribbon around the shield says "desiderantes meliorem patriam". Below is a blue scroll inscribed "A mari usque ad mare" on a wreath of flowers. Flag Coat of arms Motto: A Mari Usque Ad Mare (Latin) "From Sea to Sea" Anthem: "O Canada" Royal anthem: "God Save the Queen"[1][2] Projection of North America with Canada in green Capital Ottawa 45°24′N 75°40′W Largest city Toronto Official language(s) English and French Recognised regional languages Chipewyan, Cree, Gwich’in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, Slavey (North and South) and Tłįchǫ[3] Demonym Canadian Government Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy[4] - Monarch Elizabeth II - Governor General David Johnston - Prime Minister Stephen...
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...MKTG 340 Starbucks Marketing Plan Non-fat Caramel Macchiato Company Overview Starbucks Coffee was in the business since 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington. Because of the innovative and high-quality products and all-dimension business strategies, Starbucks Coffee becomes the leader in the global coffee industry, which owns 21,878 stores in more than 60 countries all over the world (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2015). Starbucks offers a variety of products so as the serve the customer wherever and whenever they are, including fresh foods and beverages, coffee machines and travelling muds, and ready-to-drink beverages. Company Mission “To inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time” is the mission statement of Starbucks (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2015). Starbucks aims as to serve premium coffee, excellent customer service and valuable experience to the customers. Starbucks values the customers, suppliers and also the society. Starbucks tends to create the warmth and belonging culture, so that their customers can enjoy an energetic and wonderful day from the start of the Starbucks coffee. Starbucks keeps improving the quality of products and services; also, the growth of the company and the sustainable future of the community and environment. S.W.O.T. Analysis Strengths * Well-known developed company that been around since 1971 (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2015). * There are more than 20,000 stores...
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