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How many provinces and territories does Canada have?

  • 12 provinces and 2 territories
  • 15 provinces and 2 territories
  • 10 provinces and 3 territories (correct)
  • 7 provinces and 5 territories
  • An expansive population pyramid indicates low population growth.

    False

    What is the season of highest precipitation in maritime climates?

    winter

    The maximum temperature minus the minimum temperature gives the temperature ______.

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

    Match the type of population pyramid with its characteristics:

    <p>Expansive pyramid = Lots of young people, high population growth Constrictive pyramid = Fewer young people, negative population growth Stationary pyramid = Equal among all age groups, stable population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate type experiences less precipitation?

    <p>Continental Climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a population pyramid, symmetry indicates no difference in the male/female population.

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

    What characteristic of the pyramid can indicate a high birth rate?

    <p>Wide base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quinary industries?

    <p>Mass production of goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All renewable resources can be used indefinitely without concern for depletion.

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

    What is the primary concern associated with fracking?

    <p>Groundwater contamination and earthquakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ energy is generated from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

    <p>Fossil fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following energy sources with their descriptions:

    <p>Hydroelectric Energy = Power generated by the movement of water Geothermal Energy = Heat from the Earth's interior Nuclear Energy = Energy produced through nuclear fission Oil Sands = Deposits containing bitumen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy source is considered renewable?

    <p>Hydroelectric Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nuclear energy produces high amounts of carbon emissions.

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

    The process of injecting water, sand, and chemicals underground to extract fossil fuels is known as _______

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

    Which generation is characterized by being hardworking, sociable, and competitive?

    <p>Baby Boomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Generation Y, also known as millennials, is the smallest generation.

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

    What is the fertility rate in Canada as recorded in 2023?

    <p>1.26 children per woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The average number of live births per thousand people per year is called the ______.

    <p>Crude Birth Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following generations with their characteristics:

    <p>Baby Boomers = Hardworking, not adaptable Generation X = Highly educated, street smarts Generation Y = Risk-taking, ambitious Gen Z = Creative, low attention span</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation is often referred to as 'Latchkey kids'?

    <p>Generation X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Crude Death Rate (CDR) measures the number of deaths per thousand people per year.

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

    What is the term used to describe how much a population is changing due to migration only?

    <p>Rate of Migratory Increase (RMI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ratio of the working population to the non-working population is known as the ______.

    <p>Dependency Load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of the population demographic transition model does the population typically experience rapid growth?

    <p>Stage Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immigrant makes up the largest proportion of new arrivals in Canada?

    <p>Skilled workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Temporary workers are granted permanent residency in Canada after a certain period of employment.

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

    What is the term for an area where residents primarily share a specific cultural background?

    <p>Ethnic enclave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Immigrants who sponsor family members to join them in their new country contribute to a process known as ______.

    <p>chain migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to languages and cultures with their definitions:

    <p>Mother tongue = The language spoken in a person's home. Home language = A person's first language, typically learned from family. Multiculturalism = The presence of diverse cultures and ethnic groups in a society where diversity is encouraged and different cultures are respected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts emphasizes the blending of cultures into a single, unified whole?

    <p>Melting pot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Métis are an Indigenous group primarily inhabiting the Arctic regions of Canada.

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

    What are the three main groups of Indigenous peoples in Canada?

    <p>First Nations, Métis, and Inuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a type of rock?

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

    Chemical weathering breaks down rocks through physical processes such as freezing and thawing.

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

    What is the process called when a city spreads out and takes over open land?

    <p>Urban sprawl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ is a huge area where a bunch of cities are all put together.

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

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>City = A big place with lots of people Town = Smaller than a city, but still has a decent amount of people Village = Similar to a Town, but more limited in size and services Hamlet = A tiny place with just a couple of houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which landform region is characterized by flat, expansive areas with relatively little elevation change?

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

    NIMBYism refers to people who support the construction of large development projects in their neighborhoods.

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

    What is the term for a neighborhood outside of big cities that has a lower population density than the city center?

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

    Which of the following best defines Status Indians?

    <p>Indigenous peoples registered under the Indian Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-Status Indians have the same legal rights as Status Indians.

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

    What were Residential Schools established for?

    <p>To assimilate Indigenous children into European-Canadian culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ is land set aside for the use of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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

    What is the primary purpose of tertiary industries?

    <p>Providing services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following industries with their categories:

    <p>Fishing = Primary Industries Manufacturing = Secondary Industries Healthcare = Tertiary Industries Consulting = Quaternary Industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The standard of living in Nunavut is higher than in other regions of Canada.

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

    What economic decisions led to the 1992 Cod Moratorium?

    <p>To stop all cod fishing due to overfishing and ecological danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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