Canada Geography and Map Skills
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Which of the following is NOT a part of a good map?

  • Compass rose
  • Population density (correct)
  • Title
  • Legend
  • Maritime climates are characterized by more extreme temperature variations compared to continental climates.

    False (B)

    What are the three main types of job sectors in urban geography?

    Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

    Canada's capital city is __________.

    <p>Ottawa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following provinces/territories to their capitals:

    <p>British Columbia = Victoria Ontario = Toronto Quebec = Quebec City Alberta = Edmonton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor contributing to population distribution in Canada?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A population pyramid provides a visual representation of age and sex distribution within a population.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Rule of 70 used for in population studies?

    <p>Calculating doubling time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT part of a good map?

    <p>Color Gradient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Canada has the smallest population of any country in North America.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Canada?

    <p>Ottawa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ shows the relationship between map distances and real-world distances.

    <p>scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is NOT a physical landform region of Canada?

    <p>Rocky Mountains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most Canadians live in the northern regions of the country.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one factor that affects climate in Canada.

    <p>Latitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Canadian provinces/territories with their capitals:

    <p>Ontario = Toronto British Columbia = Victoria Alberta = Edmonton Nova Scotia = Halifax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the climate of an area?

    <p>Long-term trends over 30+ years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maritime climates are characterized by extreme temperature ranges.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of precipitation caused by warm and cold air masses colliding.

    <p>Frontal/Cyclonic precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary layers of soil include topsoil, subsoil, parent material, and ______.

    <p>organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following job sectors with their definitions:

    <p>Primary = Resource-based jobs like fishing and mining Secondary = Manufacturing jobs, such as in factories Tertiary = Service jobs, including education and healthcare Quaternary = Knowledge-based jobs involving information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a push factor influencing migration?

    <p>Jobs (A), Better living conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Rule of 70 helps to estimate the doubling time of a population.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one renewable resource.

    <p>Forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Map Skills

    • Parts of a good map include title, legend, scale, compass rose, and grid system.
    • Mapping scales include representative fraction, linear scale, and verbal scale.
    • Direction and distances can be determined using scales and tools.

    Canada Geography

    • Provinces, territories, neighbors, and capital cities should be identifiable on a map.
    • Knowledge of Canada's area and population demographics.
    • Patterns and reasons for population spread and distribution.
    • Effects of an aging population on society and resources.

    Physical Geography

    • Characteristics of Canada's landform regions.
    • Climate factors include latitude, ocean currents, wind/pressure systems, and elevation.
    • Types of precipitation include relief (orographic), convectional, and frontal/cyclonic.
    • Differences between weather and climate.
    • Maritime vs. continental climate characteristics.
    • Interpreting climate graphs.
    • Soil layers like topsoil and subsoil.
    • Soil classification and vegetation regions are linked to climate.

    Population Studies

    • Key definitions including birth rate, death rate, immigration rate, etc.
    • Push and pull factors and the rule of 70 for doubling time.
    • Understanding population pyramids for age/sex distribution.
    • Immigration patterns over time.

    Urban and Economic Geography

    • Types of urban land use and distribution.
    • Job sectors: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.
    • Renewable (forests, fish) and non-renewable (fossil fuels, minerals) resources.
    • Sustainable development practices.

    Energy and Environmental Studies

    • Methods of resource extraction (open-pit mining, forestry, oil sands).
    • Energy use, alternative energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal), and conventional energy.
    • High energy use due to transportation, industry, and heating needs.
    • Ecological footprints and the 5 R's.

    Global Connections

    • Eating locally vs. globally and associated impacts (carbon footprint, food diversity).
    • Trade agreements like USMCA, TPP, and CETA.
    • The multiplier effect on economic growth from investments.

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    Test your knowledge on Canada's geography, including its provinces, territories, and capital cities. This quiz also covers essential map skills, such as understanding scales, directions, and climate factors influencing the region. Hone your understanding of both physical geography and mapping techniques relevant to Canada.

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