Thinking Like a Geographer
What is the purpose of a legend on a map?
To explain the symbols and colours used on the map.
Why is the Canadian Shield not ideal for large-scale farming?
It has thin, rocky soil left behind by glaciers.
Which economic sector includes mining, fishing, and forestry?
The primary sector.
What is population density?
The number of people living in a given area.
Why do geographers study both physical and human geography together?
Because human activity is influenced by the physical environment, and humans also change the environment.
Explain how human activities can affect physical geography.
To explain the symbols and colours used on the map.
Why do temperatures generally decrease as elevation increases?
Air pressure decreases with altitude, causing air to expand and cool.
Explain what sustainable resource management means.
Using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
What is a refugee?
A person forced to leave their country because of war, persecution, or danger.
Why are coastal areas (near oceans) not as hot or cold as places inland?
Water heats and cools slowly, so it keeps temperatures more mild near the ocean.
Why is GIS a valuable tool for geographers?
It allows geographers to collect, analyze, and display geographic data to identify patterns and relationships.
Why are the Great Lakes important to the climate of southern Ontario?
They moderate temperatures, making winters warmer and summers cooler
Which province would be most affected by a major decline in global oil prices?
Alberta.
A person moves from Toronto to Calgary for a new job. What type of migration is this?
Internal migration.
If Canada's immigration rate increases, which economic sector is most likely to benefit first from increased demand for housing?
Secondary sector (construction/manufacturing)
What is spatial significance?
The importance of where something is located and why that location matters.
A cliff face is slowly broken apart by freezing and thawing water. Which physical process is occurring?
weathering
Why is hydroelectric power considered more sustainable than coal?
Water is a renewable resource, while coal is non-renewable.
Why do most Canadians live close to the Canada–U.S. border?
Milder climate, better transportation, more jobs, and larger cities.
Explain how push and pull factors influence immigration or emigration.
Push factors force people to leave (war, poverty), while pull factors attract them (safety, jobs, education), shaping where people move.
Explain the difference between a pattern and a trend.
A pattern describes how things are arranged across space, while a trend describes how something changes over time.
Why are many major Canadian cities located in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands?
Fertile soil, moderate climate, transportation routes, and access to water.
What is one major environmental challenge associated with mining?
Habitat destruction, water pollution, or land degradation.
A family leaves their country because of conflict and settles in Canada. Identify the push factor and explain why they would be considered refugees.
The push factor is conflict/war, and they are refugees because they are seeking safety from danger or persecution.
Explain how immigration helps Canada’s economy and population.
Immigration increases the workforce, supports economic growth, and helps balance an aging population.