Thinking Like a Geographer
Definition of Geography
the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity
What is the shape of a rain drop when falling.
Sphere or hamburger
Usually considered to be people who live in the country (farmland or forested areas)
What is a Natural Resource?
is mined
occurs naturally in nature and
is not alive
is found in Canada
is used by people
is limited in quantity
produces pollution
What borders Ontario and New York(State)
Niagara Falls
What is the capital of Canada.
Ottawa
When did the Listowel arena collapse
February 28, 1959
What does urban Mean.
Usually considered to be people who live in towns and cities
What is the main used energy in Canada
Nuclear
what is the tallest building in Canada
The CN Tower
When was Canada founded
1867
What is it called when tectonic plates move apart
Divergent boundary
How to find Rate of Natural Increase
birth rate - death rate = rate of natural increase
How much of the Earth is useable
23%
Where is the Centennial Flame
Ottowa
The horizontal and vertical lines on a map.
Longitude/ Latitude
What is it called when tectonic plates move towards each other
Convergent boundary
What is population density
Population Density is the number of people who live in a region.
What percentage of the earth’s surface is land
28%
what is the name of the pyramid in egypt
Pyramids of Giza
How many key features of a map are there.
Most expensive disaster in Canada's history
Fort McMurray wildfire
what is human geography
Human geography is concerned with the distribution and networks of people and cultures on Earth's surface. - National Geographic
What percentage is water?
72%
Where is Crist the Redeemer located