Canadian Geography Course Notes
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Which metamorphic rock is formed from limestone?

  • Slate
  • Schist
  • Gneiss
  • Marble (correct)

    • Glaciers only advance and do not retreat at any time.

    False

    What are moraines?

    Ridges of till left at the front or sides of a glacier as it retreats.

    The Canadian Shield is mostly used for mining due to its _____ deposits.

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

    Match the following glacial features with their descriptions:

    <p>U-shaped valley = Smoothed jagged mountain valleys Drumlin = Egg-shaped hills occurring in clusters Till = Material carried and deposited by glaciers Esker = Sinuous ridge of sand and gravel from glacial meltwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily influences the movement of alpine glaciers?

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

    Till is a type of sedimentary rock.

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

    What happens to glaciers when melting occurs faster than snow accumulation?

    <p>They retreat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential negative impact of deforestation?

    <p>Less habitats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Selective cutting allows for faster tree growth.

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

    What is the total value of Canada’s mineral production in 2021?

    <p>$55.5 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ____ mining is used to extract resources such as coal and oil sands.

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

    Match the mining methods with their descriptions:

    <p>Strip mining = Used for resources close to the surface Open-pit mining = Excavates a large area for minerals Underground mining = Accesses minerals below the earth's surface Selective cutting = Removes specific trees while preserving the ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a stable-rectangular shape in the population pyramid indicate?

    <p>Wealth and high quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An expanding-triangular shape in a population pyramid indicates negative population growth.

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

    What does the dependency ratio measure?

    <p>The number of dependents aged 0 to 14 and over 65 compared to the working-age population aged 15 to 64.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A declining-inverted triangle shape indicates a high number of _______ people.

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

    Match the population pyramid shape with its description:

    <p>Expanding-triangular shape = High proportion of children and rapid growth Stable-rectangular shape = Consistent age distribution with tapering in elderly Declining-inverted triangle shape = Low number of children and many older people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of soil for plants?

    <p>To supply nutrients and support growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intensive farming is characterized by large farms with low yields.

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

    What type of fishing involves large company-owned ships that stay out for two weeks or more?

    <p>Off shore fishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The largest forest type in Canada is the ______.

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

    Match the fishing types with their descriptions:

    <p>In-shore fishing = Small boats, day trips, low income Off shore fishing = Large ships, two weeks or more at sea East Coast fishery = One of the world's greatest fishing grounds West Coast fishery = Focus on salmon, larger catch than East Coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of healthy soil?

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

    Farmers produce shorter shelf life products if they are farther from their markets.

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

    What is a common tree type found in the Boreal forest?

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

    The primary catch in the West Coast fishery is ______.

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

    What strategy can help address fishery crises?

    <p>Diversifying catch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon occurs when warm moist air rises over mountains?

    <p>Orographic precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Air expands and gets warmer when it rises in elevation.

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

    What factor is responsible for creating the 'rain shadow' effect?

    <p>Relief or elevation changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The warm air is forced up over the cool air in ___________ precipitation.

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

    Match the type of air mass with its typical temperature:

    <p>Arctic = Very cold Tropical = Moderately warm Polar = Cold Equatorial = Warm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does latitude affect climate?

    <p>The closer to the equator, the more concentrated the sun's energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maritime climate areas generally have larger temperature ranges than continental climate areas.

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

    What is the process called when water vapor becomes liquid?

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

    The ___________ jet stream separates cold, dry air from warm, moist air.

    <p>polar-front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?

    <p>Planetary alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of refining crude oil?

    <p>To remove impurities and meet standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Urban areas generally have fewer job opportunities than rural areas.

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

    Name one method of oil drilling.

    <p>Rotary drilling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of cities growing and more people moving from rural areas is called __________.

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

    Match the following phases of urbanization with their descriptions:

    <p>Phase 1 = Colonization characterized by British and French control Phase 3 = Industrial expansion and emergence of working class Phase 4 = Shift from manufacturing to service-oriented economy Phase 6 = Population stabilization in urban areas around 80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consequence of increased urbanization?

    <p>Decreased job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A fixed oil platform can be moved to different locations.

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

    What is one of the main causes of urbanization?

    <p>Rural-to-urban migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oil derived from petroleum includes forms such as crude oil, natural gas, and __________.

    <p>tar sands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is stated as the fastest growing in Canada?

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

    Study Notes

    Canadian Geography Study Notes

    • Canadian Geography course, Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School
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