DEFS
a concentrated population is when the population is ____________ with specific resource industries, such as mines or paper mills
focussed in patches
perceived obsolescence
answers will vary
At what age range do females in the world outnumber males?
55-59
What province has the HIGHEST number of immigrants settling there?
Ontario
Which is a better name for a city: “Denmark” or “Meum est Civitas”? Explain
Answers will vary.
"Denmark" is somewhat confusing because it's a country name. "Meum est Civitas" is difficult to pronounce, and most people don't know what it means
This is an urban area in Canada with a population of 100,000+. It is generally centred around a city.
Census metropolitan area (CMA)
DAILY DOUBLE!
planned obsolescence
answers will vary
What percentage of the people in the world are aged 45-49?
3.1
Name one reason why Montreal, Quebec would be more attractive to immigrants than Prince George, British Columbia.
* more economic/job opportunities
* more vibrant/diverse culture and community
* appeals to people who speak French but not English
* climate - PG is colder on average
How could the use of subways be even MORE efficient and sustainable than what we have now (in the world, just not Toronto)?
Answers will vary.... Ms Vassallo really likes the idea of layering subway lines, which can massively increase the number of people who can travel via subway.
Also... upgrade the TTC infrastructure to something more 21st century to avoid constant delays and mechanical problems, and faster, more efficient trains
define "discontinuous ecumene"
the part of the country where there are significant patches of settlement
the golden arrow of consumption
the powerful transition from materials in the marketplace to being owned by a consumer
What percentage of PEOPLE in the world are aged 90-94? (This isn't a trick question...or is it?)
.1
Of the top 5 CMAs where immigrants move in Canada, name TWO - NOT including Toronto.
Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa
Which world population is more stable: China’s or India’s? Why?
Also, most people of child-bearing age became accustomed to the culture of one-child families, so they don't want to have large families.
ALSO, the fertility rate in India is 2.33, which may not sound high, but still results in unsustainable population growth.
Give the geographer's definition of "community"
a group of people who share common characteristics, such as their history, culture, beliefs, or simply the space where they live.
non-renewable resources - with two examples
resources that are limited and cannot be replaced once they are used up. Examples include fossil fuels, oil, gas, nuclear power, coal
According to this pyramid, is the population of the world more likely INCREASING, DECREASING, or staying the same?
This is a classically increasing-population population pyramid. Plus, like, OBVS the population of the world is increasing
Name one major DIFFERENCE between immigration in Canada and immigration in the USA.
* Canada is more "open" to immigration, both with its government and its citizens
* Most Canadians and the government disapprove of the idea of a physical barrier like a wall
* The USA has more immigrants from South and Central America
* The USA has WAY more immigrants, and people who want to move there
What is the name of the EASTERNMOST province in Canada?
Newfoundland and Labrador
a dispersed population is ___________ across the land; common in agricultural areas
spread evenly
You just bought a $15 pair of jeans….but you didn’t really pay for them
These jeans were "paid for" via extremely cheap labour, with people living in cheap and/or unsafe and/or poor working conditions, whose employers or governments probably do not provide health care, with materials produced or extracted unethically....etc.
Name one difference between the SHAPE of this population pyramid, and what Canada’s population pyramid would look like.
* Canada has an extension in the upper-middle area, representing how we have so many people aged 50-60.
* The pyramid curves in at the bottom, representing how we have a small youth population (under 25)
What is the main reason why geographers would say that the USA is not “too full”?
The USA needs immigrants to fill the population "gaps" created by the low fertility level, and to help support the massive number of baby boomers leaving the work force (similar to Canada's situation)
What is the capital of Alberta?
Edmonton