Physical Geography
Climate/
Landform Regions
Landform Regions
Managing Resources
Changing Populations
Population Pyramids and Demographic Transition Model
Livable Communities
Smart Growth
Final Jeopardy
100
What process creates mountains?
tectonic activity
100
Which landform region is very flat.
Interior Plains
100
Wind is an example of this type of natural resource
Flow
100
The section of the population that supports those under the age of 15 and 65+ economically is best described as
Tax Base
100
In the Demographic Transition Model at which stage will a country see the most population growth
2
100
What stage of urbanization is associated with having between eight and ten buildings, very few goods and services and a reliance on surrounding urban areas
Hamlet
100
Beautiful architecture, heritage building preservation, and unique artistic/cultural features are elements of this principle of Smart Growth?
Sense of Place
100
This is best described as the science that tries to understand how the Earth works and how humans change it.
Geography
200
When rock is subjected to erosion, compaction and cementation it becomes this.
Sedimentary Rock
200
Which Landform Region is A
Canadian Shield
200
This form of timber harvesting is associated with greater financial gain for companies and less expensive products for consumers
Clear Cutting
200
What are the three factors taken into consideration when calculating Human Development Index
Health
Education
Income
200
What stage of the demographic transition model is represented by a contracting Population Pyramid
Stage Five
200
Poor public transit, low-density communities, and single-use zoning are all elements of the geographical issue
Urban Sprawl
200
An old strip malls replaced by Mixed-use vertical buildings is an example of this principal of Smart Growth
Intensification
300
How much precipitation does a continental climate produce.
Under 1000mm
300
Which Landform Region is E
Interior Planes
300
3 reasons for why Canada uses so much energy
Northern Climate
Low population spread over large area
High standard of living
- Advanced industrial economy
Inexpensive energy prices
300
This theory suggests a growing global population will increase concerns surrounding the sustainable use of the environment and put a strain on natural resources
Neo-Malthusian Theory
300
What stage of the demographic transition model is represented by this Pyramid
Stage 2
300
In a typical Canadian city, what type of urban land occupies the largest percentage of land (40%)
Residential
300
The development of high-rise condo and vertical development are examples of this principle of Smart Growth
Compact Building Design
400
The Rocky Mountains are a critical component to the presence of this "factor affecting climate", influencing climate on both the British Columbian side and the Albertan side.
Relief
400
Which Landform Region is C
Western Cordillera
400
A researcher at a university falls under what type of industry
Quaternary
400
The rate of 150 deaths per 1000 births is an example of
Infant Mortality Rate
400
What are three challenges facing population with a contracting pyramid
- Aging population
- Low Birth Rates
- Lower Tax Base
400
Townhouses and low-rise apartments are examples of this type of residential density
Medium
400
Bike lanes are an example of this principle of Smart Growth
Variety of Transit Options
Can be an element of walkable Neighbourhoods, not by themselves though
500
This theorist was the first to notice the similarity in shape between the east coast of the Americas and west coast of Europe and Africa.
Sir Francis Bacon
500
Which Landform Region is F
Appalachians
500
Allowing natural resources to regenerate before harvesting to ensure long-term availability.
Sustainable Yield Management
500
Homogenous group, social customs that are unlikely to change, and living in rural isolated locations are all elements of this kind of culture.
Local/traditional culture
500
What are three challenges facing population with a expansive pyramid
High Dependency Ratio - Youth
Poverty and Inequality
High Infant Mortality Rates
500
According to the video "How Cities Make Us Sick" on average how many years does living within urban sprawl take off peoples lives?
Four Years
500
A roof top garden is an example of this principle of Smart Growth
Mixed Land Use
Would also accept sense of place with a good explanation