Maps and Locations
What item tells you the directions on a map?
Compass or Compass Rose
Which landform has high, flat land and steep slopes?
A plateau
Which word describes a place where people establish a permanent community?
A settlement
Emissions (the releasing of various gaseous substances into the earth's atmosphere) leads to what kind of harmful change?
What is the term for something that can be used or consumed?
A resource or a good
What is the imaginary line drawn around the earth that is equal in distance from the North Pole and the South Pole?
The Equator
Which landform is a natural flowing stream of freshwater?
A river
How many main types of settlements are there?
3 - rural, suburban, urban
Who is Greta Thunberg?
A young woman with autism who is a leader in striking against climate change
Which of the following best describes "flow resources"?
a) resources that are limited and will run out
b) resources that can be renewed, are unlimited and will always be available
c) resources that are renewable but are only available some of the time
c) resources that are renewable but are only available some of the time
Which hemisphere is Canada found in?
The Northern Hemisphere
Which landform is a slow moving mass of ice?
A glacier
Stores like Walmart, Sobey's, and Tim Horton's are what type of land use?
Commercial
Which of the following human behaviours does NOT impact the climate?
a) operating gas powered vehicles
b) consuming water from lakes and rivers
c) buying "fast fashion" from companines like Shein and Forever 21
b) consuming water from lakes and rivers
Which of the following best describe a market economy?
a) lots of choice and freedom, profit is the main goal
b) based on traditions passed down through your family
c) the government makes most choice are how money and resources are used
a) lots of choice and freedom, profit is the main goal
Which hemisphere is Chile in?
The Southern Hemisphere
Which landform is a low-lying area of land between two mountains?
A valley
Job opportunities are an important factor in establishing a settlement. Are job opportunities a physical factor or human factor?
Human factor
What are three types of green and sustainable sources of energy?
Solar (sun), hydro (water), wind
True or false: All countries have an equal amount of resources and can be equally rich if citizens are willing to work hard.
FALSE!!!
What is the part of a map that contains information about how to read the map accurately?
The legend
Which landform is at least 600m tall?
A mountain
Availability of natural resources is any important settlement factor. Are natural resources a physical factor or human factor?
Physical factor
How do green bins and composting help our environment?
-reduces waste in the landfill
-creates nutrient rich soil
-improves plant growth/growth of natural resources
-reduces chemical use (like plant food)
Which of the following best describes billionaires?
a) They are all greedy, evil, and without ethics
b) They are greedy, but still good people at heart
c) Some are evil and some are good
a) They are all greedy, evil, and without ethics