Geography Skills
True or False: Contour lines help show the shape and elevation of the land.
True
True or False: Tectonic activity is one way mountains are formed.
True
True or False: The Western Cordillera is known for having fertile, flat farmland.
False
Wind is an example of what type of resource?
Flow Resource
True or False: Immigration affects a country’s population growth.
True
True or False: Community gardens can help support a more sustainable food system.
True
True or False: When reading a military grid map, you read up, then right.
False
What is elevation?
The height of land or an object compared to sea level.
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather is the day-to day conditions of an area including temperature, wind, rain, sunshine, and humidity. Climate is the average weather of an area over a long time.
What type of resource can naturally replace itself over time?
Renewable Resources
What are TWO factors that help determine the 'livability' of a location?
Safety, affordable housing, good healthcare, quality education, accessible transport, green spaces, economic opportunity, etc.
True or False: Residential buildings are usually found in industrial zones.
False
What does a topographic map show you that other maps don't?
Natural features (swamps, water, trees, etc.) and the shape/elevation of the land (using contour lines)
Which LOWERN factor explains why coastal regions tend to have milder temperatures than inland areas?
Nearness to water
Which landform region is very flat?
Interior Plains
What is the name for the practice of replanting trees after logging?
Reforestation
What concept means taking the resources you need without harming future generations?
sustainability
What term describes how many people live in a given area?
Population Density
What is longitude?
Longitude is a measurement of distance west or east of the Prime Meridian.
Which LOWERN factor means the difference between the highest and lowest points in an area?
Relief
How do warm ocean currents usually affect nearby coastal areas?
Make temperatures warmer.
Which type of energy resource includes wind, solar, and hydroelectric power?
Renewable energy
What process occurs when many people move from rural areas into cities causing them to grow?
urbanization
What is the name for a land‑use zone that mixes housing, shops, services, and public spaces in the same area?
Mixed‑use zone
What is latitude?
Latitude is a measurement of distance north or south of the Earth's equator.
What major process created the Great Lakes?
Glaciation
(The Great Lakes were carved out by glaciers during the Ice Age)
Name the 6 LOWERN factors that affect climate.
Latitude, Ocean currents Winds/Air masses, Elevation, Relief, Nearness to water
Which province produces the largest amount of the Canada's crude oil?
Alberta
How do you calculate population growth?
Natural increase + net migration
Is urban sprawl or compact growth a more sustainable practice? Why?
Compact growth is more sustainable because it uses land efficiently, reduces car use, and protects natural areas.