Population & Settlement
Most Canadians live near this part of the country
Southern border
Term for: Rapid growth of cities.
Urbanization
This term describes an urban area with a population exceeding 10 million
Megacity
What category would housing land use fall under
Residential
Roughly 40% of urban land is used for this category.
Residential land use
A factor influencing where people live in Canada
Climate, jobs, housing demands, access to services (like schools and hospitals), cost of living, and transportation.
Percent of Canadians living in urban areas
80%
This term describes the outward growth of cities, often leading to the loss of farmland and habitat
Urban Sprawl
What would business land use fall under?
Commercial
A residential area located on the outskirts of an urban centre.
Sub-Urban
What is the term used for number of people living in a given area?
Population Density
These are factors that drive people away from a city, such as overcrowding or crime
Push factors
How do geographers calculate population density?
It is calculated by dividing the total population by the land area. (km2)
What would factories land use fall under?
Industrial
Geographers study this to describe the overall well-being and standard of living in a community
Quality of Life
What is the term for when settlement arranged along rivers/roads?
This is the area around a town that trades with it and provides resources for its survival
Hinterland
What is the minimum population required for a settlement to be classified as "urban" in Canada?
A settlement must have at least 1,000 people.
Roads/rail/air, would fall under what land use?
transportation
This technology enables the collection and analysis of geographic data through interactive layered maps
GIS/Geographic Information Systems
What is the term for when buildings are far apart in farming regions.
Scattered settlement
During which historical period did people first start leaving farms and rural areas in large numbers for factory jobs in cities?
Industrial Revolution
This group represents the fastest-growing segment of Canadian society moving to cities for success
Indigenous peoples
Why are big industries far away from residential.
Reduce noise/pollution
This describes a city’s connection to surrounding regions and global trade routes
Situation