Question

Match each natural resource to its environmental concerns on the Canadian Shield.
Environmental Concerns Natural Resources
habitat loss, changes in the food chain, flooding
toxic waste, habitat loss, emissions
clearcutting, flooding, eutrophication
Options
minerals
water
trees

Answer 1

Let's match each natural resource from the Canadian Shield to its corresponding environmental concerns:

1. **Minerals**: toxic waste, habitat loss, emissions
- Mining for minerals can lead to the release of toxic waste, loss of natural habitats, and emissions from mining operations.

2. **Water**: habitat loss, changes in the food chain, flooding
- Water bodies are often affected by habitat loss due to development, changes in the ecosystem can lead to shifts in the food chain, and flooding can occur due to various factors such as pollution.

3. **Trees**: clearcutting, flooding, eutrophication
- Clearcutting trees can lead to soil erosion and increased flooding, while runoff from clearcut areas can contribute to eutrophication in nearby water bodies.

So, the matching is:

- **Minerals**: toxic waste, habitat loss, emissions
- **Water**: habitat loss, changes in the food chain, flooding
- **Trees**: clearcutting, flooding, eutrophication