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Population distribution refers to the arrangement or spread of people in a given area, while population density is the number of people per unit area.

The three main types of plate movement are divergent, convergent, and transform. Divergent movement creates new crust, convergent movement leads to subduction or collision, and transform movement causes earthquakes.

Glaciers form from the accumulation and compaction of snow into ice over time. They move due to the force of gravity, causing the ice to flow slowly downhill.

<p>Glaciers impact the land by eroding the surface, creating U-shaped valleys, and depositing sediment as they melt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coniferous trees are evergreen, with needle-like leaves, while deciduous trees are broad-leaved and lose their leaves annually. Coniferous forests are found in colder climates, while deciduous forests are found in temperate regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 7 main natural vegetation regions are tropical rainforest, savanna, desert, temperate grassland, temperate forest, taiga, and tundra. The tropical rainforest is characterized by high rainfall and diverse plant life, while the temperate grassland has rich soil and is ideal for agriculture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The government can use tax incentives (carrot) to encourage Canadians to use electric vehicles, while imposing fines (stick) for excessive water usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate change could result in altered growing seasons, increased forest fires, disrupted ocean ecosystems, and changes in water availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intensive farming involves high inputs of labor, capital, or both per unit of land area, while extensive farming involves lower inputs. Intensive farming is more likely to be done in and around the GTA, while extensive farming is more likely to be done in the prairie regions of Canada.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An aridity index measures the dryness of an area. We are more concerned about water supply in semi-arid regions because they are in the transitional zone between wet and dry climates, making them more vulnerable to water scarcity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 2 main categories of minerals in Canada are metallic minerals (e.g. gold, copper, nickel) and non-metallic minerals (e.g. salt, gypsum, asbestos).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 80% of our energy needs are met by fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are important due to their energy density, ease of storage, and historical infrastructure investments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basic jobs are export-oriented and bring new money into the economy, while Non-Basic jobs serve the local population. They are important for economic diversity and stability. The preferred ratio of Basic to Non-Basic Jobs is 3:2. The multiplier effect refers to the additional economic activity generated by the spending of workers' income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is likely due to the increasing dominance of the service sector in modern economies, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer demands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Push factors are reasons that make people want to leave a place, while pull factors are reasons that attract people to a new place. Push factors may include lack of economic opportunity, political instability, and environmental disasters. Pull factors may include better job prospects, political stability, and higher quality of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The different classes of immigrant include economic immigrants (e.g. skilled workers), family class immigrants (e.g. sponsored spouses), and refugees (e.g. individuals fleeing persecution).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cities need to have good infrastructure, affordable housing, clean environment, access to healthcare and education, and a sense of community to be truly liveable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three main types of plate movement are divergent, convergent, and transform. Divergent plates move apart, creating new crust. Convergent plates move toward each other, leading to subduction or collision. Transform plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glaciers impact the land they travel over by eroding the landscape, creating U-shaped valleys, and depositing moraines. They also carve out fjords, and leave behind drumlins and eskers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sustained yield management involves harvesting resources at a rate that allows for replenishment. It plays a crucial role in ensuring long-term resource availability in farming, forestry, and fishing without depleting the natural environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Carrot' and 'Stick' concepts refer to offering rewards for desired behavior ('Carrot') and imposing punishments for undesired behavior ('Stick'). An example is providing tax incentives for purchasing electric vehicles ('Carrot') and implementing carbon taxes for excessive carbon emissions ('Stick').</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renewable resources: solar energy, wind energy. Non-renewable resources: coal, oil. Flow resources: water, wind. Other resources: minerals, metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The '3 R's' stand for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. They help Canadians divert waste from landfill sites by minimizing waste generation, reusing products, and recycling materials to reduce the overall waste sent to landfills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate change can lead to extreme weather events, crop failures, forest fires, changes in fish populations, and water scarcity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CLI stands for Crop Land Evaluation Index. The data in Fig 5-7 on page 107 provides information about the suitability of farmland for crop production in Canada.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intensive farming involves high inputs of labor, capital, and technology per unit area, while extensive farming requires lower inputs per unit area. Intensive farming is most likely to be done in and around the GTA, while extensive farming is most likely to be done in the prairie regions of Canada.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The aridity index measures the degree of dryness in a region. We are more concerned about the water supply in semi-arid regions because these regions are more susceptible to fluctuations in water availability, which can have a significant impact on agriculture and ecosystems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canada may face challenges in meeting future water needs due to population location in relation to drainage patterns, as some areas may experience water scarcity while others have abundant water resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 2 main categories of minerals in Canada are metallic minerals (e.g. gold, copper, nickel) and non-metallic minerals (e.g. salt, gypsum, asbestos).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sustainable resources management in the mineral extraction industry involves minimizing environmental impact, conserving resources, and ensuring long-term viability. Mineral resource conservation is important to ensure sustainable extraction and minimize depletion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 80% of our energy needs are met by fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are important due to their high energy density, ease of transport, and established infrastructure for extraction and use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Location factors are the considerations that influence the choice of business location, such as proximity to resources, labor, and markets. Local, regional, and national governments can influence business location through zoning regulations, tax incentives, and infrastructure development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basic jobs are related to the primary economic sector, while non-basic jobs are in the secondary and tertiary sectors. They are important for economic diversity and stability. The preferred ratio of basic to non-basic jobs is 3:2. The multiplier effect refers to the additional economic activity generated by the spending of income earned from basic jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers