Unit 1- Intro
What is the capital of Saskatchewan
Regina
Who proposed the theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegner
Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of
Non-renewable Resources
A person forced to leave their country due to war, persecution, or disaster.
Refugee
What is carrying capacity?
The maximum population an environment can support sustainably
What ocean borders Canada's northern coast?
Arctic Ocean
What was the name of the supercontinent that existed about 300 million years ago?
Pangaea
Planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide is an example of
Climate mitigation
The 67 point system is used to select which category of Immigrants
Economic- Skilled worker program
What is the only city in Canada that ranked on the top 10 global liveability index?
Vancouver
What is the Mercator Map Projection? What biases does it contain?
A map projection that represents the Earth's surface, preserving accurate shapes but distorts size, especially near the poles.
What feature is commonly created at a convergent boundary involving continental plates?
Mountains
Government leaders and CEOs are typically part of which industry sector?
Quinary Industry
Which age groups make up the dependency load?
0-14 and 65+
What does the acronym TROPIC stand for
Transportation, Resources, Open Space + Rec, Public Services, Industry, Commercial
Name the 5 great lakes
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior
List the 6 LOWERN factors
Latitude, Ocean currents, Wind/air masses Elevation, Relief, Nearness to water
Name one major factor industries consider when choosing a location
Historical head start, Location of raw materials, Market, Power/freshwater, labour, transportation, politics, etc
A population pyramid with a large base suggests future demand for what services?
Schools, childcare, housing, and jobs.
Economic implications of "The Orbit"
*try and provide specific examples about the following:
New jobs: construction workers, shop owners, transit workers, and service jobs are created
More local business activity: new stores and services bring more money into the community
Rising costs: housing prices and rent in the area may increase, making it harder for some families to afford
What are the 4 geographic thinking concepts
Spatial significance, Interrelationships, Geographic perspectives, Patterns and Trends
Answers vary
What communities in Canada don't have access to safe water and why?
Indigenous- lack of access to resources, broken equipment, contaminated water sources, etc.
Countries with expansive population pyramids are often found in this level of development.
developing countries
Social implications of "The Orbit"
*try and provide specific examples about the following:
New parks, trails, schools, shops, and community spaces make life more fun and convenient
Different housing choices: apartments, townhomes, and houses can make it easier for different kinds of families to live there
Long-time residents may feel their small-town lifestyle is disappearing
Possibility of crowding: more people moving in can mean busier streets, schools, and public places