Unit 1: Canada
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa.
Lake Simcoe IS one of the great lakes.
False.
What is a subsidy?
An economic benefit granted by a government to producers of goods, often to strengthen their competitive position.
Demographics is the study of what?
Populations.
What landform region do WE sit on?
St. Lawerence Lowlands.
Explain a convergent boundary
I will determine if you get the points.
A forest can be impacted by climate change HOW?
Answers will vary. I will judge.
What does NATO stand for?
The North American Treat Organization
What is the capital city of Manitoba?
Winnipeg.
Name all of the types of rocks in the rock cycle.
Igneous
Metamorphic
Igneous
Explain the 3 qualities of an extensive farm
Involves large areas of land
Requires relatively small amounts of labour
Produces products such as wheat and cooking oil for
export
How do you calculate birth rate?
# of births / total pop. x 1000
What is the appropriate title for a professional map maker?
cartographer.
What is the oldest landform region in Canada?
The Appalachians.
If it is 7:00am in Eastern Standard Time, what time is it in Pacific Standard Time?
4:00am
Education, Adaptability, Age and Work experience are all a part of what?
The Canadian Immigration Points System
What landform region encompasses British Columbia?
Western Cordillera
What type of precipitation which is most likely to occur in Vancouver?
Orographic
Explain how iron goes through the industry levels - primary, secondary, tertiary.
I will judge your answer.
What percentage of immigrants end up in large cities?
66%