Download Markville CGC 1P1 Geography Geography of Canada Final Exam

Markville
Geography
CGC 1P1
Geography of Canada
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Final Exam Review Activity
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Map Locations
Be able to point out where the following places/areas are on a map of Canada.
Appalachian Region
Athabasca Tar Sands
Canadian Shield
capital cities (14)
densely settled areas
forested regions
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands
Hibernia
Interior Plains
Markham
provinces (10)
territories (3)
tundra regions
Western Cordillera
wheat growing areas
Key Terms
Be able to define each of these terms.
alternative energy
altitude
census
central business district
clear-cutting
climate
convection currents
conventional energy
distribution
ecological footprint
erosion
exports
global warming
Greenbelt Plan
immigration
imports
infrastructure
land claims
land use
latitude
mechanization
megaprojects
minerals
natural vegetation
non-governmental organizations
non-renewable resources
official development assistance
peacekeeping
permafrost
plate tectonics
population density
primary industries
pull factor
push factor
quality of life
region
renewable resources
retail trade
rural
secondary industries
services
sustainable development
systems
tertiary industries
tourism
trade
traditional ecological knowledge
treaties
tundra
urban
urbanization
Big Ideas
Make sure that you can answer these questions that deal with relationships or explanations.
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Why do we talk about systems when dealing with the physical and human geography of
Canada?
How are the continents able to move?
How does continental movement affect landforms in Canada?
What are the important climate factors that shape the climate of Canada?
Describe the pattern of climate across the country.
How does climate affect natural vegetation patterns?
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How did Aboriginal peoples adapt to the physical environments of Canada?
Why have Aboriginal peoples started land claims?
How have immigration patterns changed over the years?
How have changing immigration patterns affected Canada?
What factors shape population distribution patterns?
Why is Canada’s population getting older?
What are some factors that affect where land uses locate in cities?
What are some factors that affect where manufacturing located in Canada?
How did mechanization affect primary industries?
Where do tertiary industries tend to locate?
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How is traditional ecological knowledge passed along in Aboriginal communities?
What are some ways that we can reduce our ecological footprint?
Why is relying on non-renewable energy sources a problem for Canada’s future?
Why does Canada need energy megaprojects?
What problems is the Greenbelt Plan designed to solve?
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Why is Canada’s trading situation seen as a problem?
Why is Canada a trading nation?
What are some impacts of tourism?
What are the goals of Canada’s official development assistance?
Why is Canada involved in international peacekeeping?
How do international agreements help the global environment?