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100
It is complex, long-lasting, and has more than one "right answer."
What is a geographic issue?
100
Geographic perspective, interrelationships, spatial significance, patterns and trends
What are the geographic thinking concepts?
100
If you are looking at a map of population density in Canada for the year 2024, you are identifying a ___________.
pattern
100
Point at Ontario.
Student must correctly identify the province.
100
List an acronym used to remember the five great lakes.
Possible answers: HOMES, SMH EO
200
Which "lens" are you using if you are identifying repeating characteristics in a region over time?
patterns and trends
200
What’s where, why there, and why care?
the three basic questions geographers seek to answer
200
Look at the questions below. Which one is an "Inquiry Question"?
A. How might rising sea levels impact coastal cities in 50 years?
B. What is the current cost to heat a home in Ontario each winter?
C. Which energy source is the best long-term solution for Canada?
D. How does a gap year affect a student's career opportunities?
How does a gap year affect a student's career opportunities?
200
Point at the North West Territories.
Student must correctly point out the territory.
200
List a pneumonic device to remember all of the territories in order from left to right.
You're Not Nice
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
300
The connections that exist within and between natural and human environments.
Interrelationships
300
Why is "Geographic Perspective" often considered the most important thinking concept?
It ensures geographers consider all points of view before taking action.
300
Which stakeholder is primarily concerned with the $7.2 million in tourist spending entering the Churchill economy?
A. Animal Welfare Advocates
B. Local Residents
C. Tour Operators
D. Conservation Organizers
C. Tour operators
300
Point to Winnipeg.
Student must correctly point out Winnipeg.
300
List a pneumonic device to remember the provinces from left to right.
Bill And Sally Made Our Queen Nervous Playing Near Needles
- Billy: British Columbia
- And: Alberta
- Sally: Saskatchewan
- Made: Manitoba
- Our: Ontario
- Queen: Quebec
- Nervous: Newfoundland and Labrador
- Playing: Prince Edward Island (PEI)
- Near: Nova Scotia
- Needles: New Brunswick
400
In geography, what do we call a group of interconnected parts that work together?
A system.
400
Formulate questions
What is the very first step of the Geographic Inquiry Process?
400
A resident of Churchill is "Against" increased tourism because they are worried about the safety of their children walking to school. Which perspective does this represent?
A. Economic
B. Social
C. Environmental
D. Political
B. Social
400
Point at Lake Erie.
Student must correctly point at Lake Erie.
400
Why are the Steel Mills located in Hamilton, Ontario?
A. Because the area has the perfect climate for growing crops.
B. Because it is close to the U.S. border for coal imports and has harbor access.
C. Because it is far away from all transportation networks.
D. Because it is located on a massive underground salt bed.
B. Because it is close to the U.S. border for coal imports and has harbour access.
500
List all 5 steps of the inquiry process.
Formulate Questions
Gather and Organize
Interpret and Analyze
Evaluate and Draw Conclusions
Communicate
500
What is the main difference between a "Pattern" and a "Trend"?
A pattern repeats across a large space, while a trend shows characteristics changing over time.
500
"Increased traffic in downtown Toronto because more people are moving into the city" is an example of which type of interrelationship?
H ---> H
500
Point at Lake Michigan.
Student must correctly point at Lake Michigan.
500
What is the third step of the Geographic Inquiry Process?
Interpret and analyze.