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What must all maps include to be considered complete?

  • A title, labels for cities, geographical features, a compass rose, and coordinates
  • A title, a legend, topographical features, a compass rose, and geographical markers
  • A title, a legend, a scale, a compass rose, and coordinates (correct)
  • A title, a legend, a scale, a compass rose, and a political outline

Which projection accurately represents area but may distort shapes?

  • Mercator Projection
  • Equal-Area Projection (correct)
  • Winkel Tripel Projection
  • Robinson Projection

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal points on a compass?

  • East
  • Velocity (correct)
  • West
  • North

Which directional bearing corresponds to East-North-East?

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What is the capital city of Ontario?

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What does the equator represent?

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What is the minimum number of points required for skilled workers to be approved for entry to Canada?

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Which of the following provinces' capital city is not listed correctly?

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Given the total population of 13,000,000, what is the birth rate if there are 250,000 births?

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If there are 99,000 immigrants, what is the immigration rate per total population of 13,000,000?

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Calculate the Net Migration Rate using the values for immigration and emigration.

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Based on the population pyramid data, which age group has the highest percentage of females?

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What is the direct statement equivalent of the representation 1:350?

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Which of the following rocks is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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In which time zone is St. Joseph's located?

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What term describes the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?

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If it is 11:00am in Montreal, what time is it in the Northwest Territories?

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What is the scale 1cm to 15km equivalent to in R.F. format?

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When it is 9:00pm in Halifax, what is the time in Vancouver?

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Which of the following terms refers to the uppermost layer of the Earth?

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What is the definition of 'climate'?

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What does the Dependency Load refer to?

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Which term defines the process of adapting to a new culture?

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Which of the following best describes a Maritime Climate?

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What is a common characteristic of high-order goods?

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What does the term 'Push Factor' refer to in migration?

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Which of the following describes a 'Residential School'?

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What does 'Urbanization' primarily involve?

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Which term refers to the practice of governing oneself without the intervention of an external authority?

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What does the Multiplier Effect refer to?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Long Lots'?

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What is the rate of cooling before the condensation point in a rising air mass?

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Which of the following factors is NOT part of the acronym LOWERN that affects climate?

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Which time period belongs to the Paleozoic Era?

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What is the typical temperature at the top of the mountain if the base temperature is 21°C?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of precipitation?

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What component of soil refers to the remains of plant and animal matter?

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Which of these ecozones is not recognized in Canada?

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What process occurs during condensation in a rising air mass?

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What is typically the highest temperature recorded in Thunder Bay, Ontario according to the climate data?

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During the Precambrian era, which significant event occurred?

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Map

A flat representation of the Earth's surface, showing locations, features, and distances.

Large-scale map

A map that shows a large area in detail, such as a city or neighborhood.

Small-scale map

A map that shows a small area in less detail, such as a continent or the entire world.

Compass

A tool used to determine direction and find your way.

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Compass bearing

The direction you are facing, measured in degrees from North clockwise.

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Compass rose

A circle divided into 360 degrees, used to show the main directions on a compass.

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Globe

A representation of the Earth's surface, showing continents, countries, and other features.

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Birth Rate

The number of births per 1,000 people in a population over a specific time period.

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Death Rate

The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population over a specific time period.

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Natural Increase Rate

The difference between the birth rate and the death rate.

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Immigration Rate

The number of immigrants entering a country per 1,000 people in the population over a specific time period.

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Emigration Rate

The number of emigrants leaving a country per 1,000 people in the population over a specific time period.

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Crust

The solid, rocky outer layer of the Earth.

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Mantle

The thick layer of hot, semi-solid rock beneath the Earth's crust.

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Seismologist

A scientist who studies earthquakes and the Earth's interior.

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Era

A long period of time in Earth's history, often marked by significant changes in life forms.

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Folding

The bending or folding of rock layers due to pressure.

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Faulting

A break in the Earth's crust, where rocks slide past each other.

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Weather

The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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Climate

The long-term pattern of weather conditions in a region.

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Continental Drift

The theory that Earth's continents were once joined together as a single landmass called Pangaea, which then drifted apart over millions of years.

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Demography

The study of human populations, including their size, distribution, density, and growth.

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Dependency Load

The ratio of people who are not in the workforce (children, seniors) to those who are.

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Assimilate

The process by which immigrants adopt the customs, language, and values of their new culture.

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Reserve

A designated area set aside for First Nations communities.

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Multicultural

A society that embraces and values the diversity of its cultural groups.

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Refugee

A person who has been forced to leave their home country due to war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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Urbanization

The growth of cities and the increasing concentration of people in urban areas.

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Settlement Pattern

The pattern of how people are distributed in a region, including the location and density of settlements.

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CBD

The central business district of a city, typically characterized by high-rise buildings, commercial activity, and transportation hubs.

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Immigrate

The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

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Dry Adiabatic Lapse Rate

The rate at which air cools with altitude before it reaches the condensation point. This rate is usually around 1°C per 100 meters.

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Moist Adiabatic Lapse Rate

The rate at which air cools with altitude after it reaches the condensation point. This rate is usually around 0.5°C per 100 meters.

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Condensation Point

The point in the atmosphere where air becomes saturated and condenses to form clouds.

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Precipitation

The amount of precipitation recorded at a location over a specific time period.

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Temperature Range

The difference between the highest and lowest temperatures recorded in a given period.

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Convectional Precipitation

A type of precipitation formed when warm, moist air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense into clouds and fall as rain or snow.

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Orographic Precipitation

A type of precipitation formed when warm, moist air is forced to rise over a barrier, such as a mountain range.

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Frontal Precipitation

A type of precipitation formed when two air masses of different temperatures meet, causing one to rise and cool, leading to condensation and precipitation.

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Weathering

The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by the forces of nature, such as wind, water, and ice.

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Study Notes

Geography Exam Review

  • Maps: All maps need five elements.
  • Map Projection: A way to represent a 3D Earth on a 2D surface.
  • Large Scale Maps: Show a small area in great detail.
  • Small Scale Maps: Show a large area with less detail.
  • Globe: A 3D representation of the Earth.
  • Cardinal Points: North, South, East, and West.
  • Equator: An imaginary line around the Earth's middle.
  • Prime Meridian: An imaginary line running through Greenwich, England.
  • Scale: Shows the relationship between distances on a map and in real life.
  • Mercator Projection: A cylindrical projection used for navigation.
  • Ordinal Points: Points ordered in a sequence with intervals on a map.
  • Time Zone: A region sharing the same standard time.
  • Compass: An instrument showing directions.
  • Bearings: Directions indicated from a central point.
  • Equal-Area Projection: Projection that keeps the correct area of places shown.
  • Longitude: Measures distances east or west of the prime meridian.
  • Latitude: Measures distances north or south of the equator.
  • Winkel Tripel Projection: Projection that balances area, shape, and distance distortion.

Canada - Provinces and Territories, and Capitals

  • British Columbia: Victoria
  • Ontario: Toronto
  • Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown
  • Nova Scotia: Halifax
  • New Brunswick: Fredericton
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John's
  • Manitoba: Winnipeg
  • Saskatchewan: Regina
  • Alberta: Edmonton
  • Yukon: Whitehorse
  • Nunavut: Iqaluit
  • Northwest Territories: Yellowknife

Canada - Map Review

  • Political Map: Review location of provinces, territories, and major cities.
  • Water Bodies: Review location of water bodies(rivers, lakes, and islands) across Canada.
  • Three Map Types: Identify and describe the three types of maps like political maps, physical maps, and thematic maps.

Compass Rose and Bearings

  • Compass Rose: A diagram showing cardinal and intercardinal directions.
  • Compass Bearings: Directions indicated relative to North (e.g., NNE, SSW).
  • Direction Calculation: Convert given bearings to standard directions.

Map Scale

  • Scale Formats: Identify different types of scales (e.g., 1:50,000, 1cm=2.5km).
  • Scale Conversion: Convert representative fractions and statement scales to other formats.
  • Direct Scales: Convert scales to a verbal statement and vice versa.

Time Zones

  • Canada's Time Zones: List the time zones.
  • Time Conversion: Find the time in different regions when time is known in one location.
  • Canada's Location: Understand the locations and time differences between areas.

Physical Geography

  • Mantle: A layer inside the earth
  • Crust: The outermost layer of the earth.
  • Era: A large division of geologic time.
  • FoldinG: A bend in layers of rock.
  • Seismologist: Scientists who study earthquakes.
  • Faulting: A fracture in a rock formation.
  • Weather: Short-term atmospheric conditions.
  • Climate: Long-term weather patterns.

Geologic Time

  • Geological Time: Timeline of the earth's history.

The Rock Cycle

  • Rock Cycle Diagram: Complete a rock cycle diagram.

Calculating Changes in Air Pressure

  • Rising Air Mass: Calculation of temperature changes in a rising air mass.

Climate Factors and Precipitation

  • Climate Factors: Identify important climate factors (remember LOWERN).
  • Types of Precipitation: Describe different types(rain, snow, sleet, hail) and explain how they occur.
  • Soil Components: Name and explain the four components of soil.
  • Soil Profile: Diagram and explain layers of a typical soil profile.

Canada's Climate Graphic Analysis

  • Temperature: Find high, low, and range of temperatures.
  • Precipitation: Determine total rainfall and lowest precipitation.
  • Snow Months: Calculate the number of months with snow.
  • Climate Type: Determine if the area is maritime or continental and explain why.

Cultural Canada

  • Demography: Study of human populations
  • Geography terms Understanding different terms of geography.

Canada's Trading Partners

  • Trading Partners: Identify countries Canada trades with most often.
  • Connections to the World: Describe connections to the world.
  • Transportation Modes: Identify the most used transportation mode and explain the reasons.

The Global Village

  • Global Village: Describe the concept of a global village.

Global Warming

  • Global Warming: Define global warming and summarize its main causes.

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