Interactions in the Physical Environment
Which natural disaster is most common?
Floods.
What is immigration?
Immigration is the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
Where is most of Canada’s population distributed?
Southern Ontario/Toronto area.
What is fast fashion?
Fast fashion is the mass production of cheap, poor quality, disposable clothing.
Which physical region of Canada do we live in?
Great Lakes - St. Lawerence Lowlands.
What does ethnic origin refer to?
A person’s ancestry, or where a person is from.
What is the difference between a natural and built environment?
The difference between a natural and built environment is that, a natural environment is created by nature, and a built environment is created by people.
What is consumerism?
Consumerism is the consumption of goods and services in addition to one's basic needs. Often driven by fast fashion.
What is a natural disaster?
A naturally occurring event that causes great damage to life and property.
_ /5 people in Canada are foreign-born.
1 out of 5 people in Canada are foreign-born.
What are some examples of a natural environment?
Some examples of a natural environment are wilderness areas, forests, grasslands, natural shorelines, ravines, and natural caves (Etc.)
What is Environmental Sustainability?
What is climate change?
Climate change is the long-term effect to weather rhythms.
What is a census?
A census is a survey conducted to find population count and to collect information about people in a country or area.
What are some examples of Built Environments?
Some examples of built environments are cities, buildings, urban spaces, walkways, roads, urban parks, and supporting infrastructure such as water supply or electricity networks.
Name/List 5 reasons why fast fashion is bad for the environment.
5 reasons why fast fashion is bad for the environment are toxins, greenhouse gases, deforestation, microfibers, and water usage.
Which landforms best suit the Canadian Shield?
Rocky Cliffs, Thin Soil, Valleys, Trees.
Which was Canadians’ main ethnic origin reported the highest in 2011?
British Isles.
What are factors that impact where new Canadian immigrants decide to reside?
Factors that impact where new Canadian immigrants decide to reside are climate, economy, jobs, rural areas, and scenery.
What is one of the main reasons for Ontario's farmland being destroyed?
Urban sprawling is one of the main reasons for Ontario's farmland being destroyed.