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Which of these best describes the primary features of the Great-Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands?
Which of these best describes the primary features of the Great-Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands?
According to plate tectonics, what geological process results in the bending of the Earth's crust?
According to plate tectonics, what geological process results in the bending of the Earth's crust?
Which of these best represents a secondary industry activity?
Which of these best represents a secondary industry activity?
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
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Which of the following is NOT a major factor influencing global climate?
Which of the following is NOT a major factor influencing global climate?
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Which option best describes the concept of 'race to the bottom' in the context of global production?
Which option best describes the concept of 'race to the bottom' in the context of global production?
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What process refers to the movement of weathered materials by natural forces?
What process refers to the movement of weathered materials by natural forces?
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Which term refers to the widespread integration of businesses and cultural influences across the world?
Which term refers to the widespread integration of businesses and cultural influences across the world?
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Which of the following best describes the primary difference between 'in-situ' techniques and mining, as they relate to oil sands?
Which of the following best describes the primary difference between 'in-situ' techniques and mining, as they relate to oil sands?
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What is the key distinction between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?
What is the key distinction between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?
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Which of the following best describes 'urban sprawl'?
Which of the following best describes 'urban sprawl'?
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Which of the following is the best example of environmental sustainability?
Which of the following is the best example of environmental sustainability?
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What is the primary purpose of a population pyramid?
What is the primary purpose of a population pyramid?
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What trends contribute to Canada's aging population?
What trends contribute to Canada's aging population?
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What is the primary motivation for economic immigrants?
What is the primary motivation for economic immigrants?
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What does a 'carbon footprint' measure?
What does a 'carbon footprint' measure?
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Study Notes
Geography, Environmental Science, and Social Studies Topics Overview
- Canadian Shield: Large, rugged area of ancient rock, covering much of Canada.
- Great-Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands: Fertile, flat region; home to major cities like Toronto and Montreal.
- Appalachian Mountains: Older mountain range in eastern Canada.
- Map of Canada: Understand provinces (e.g., Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia), major cities (e.g., Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal), and basic directions (North, South, East, West).
- Continental Drift: Continents slowly move due to tectonic activity.
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Plate Tectonics: Earth's plates move and interact.
- Folding: Crust bends due to tectonic forces.
- Subduction: One plate moves under another.
- Divergence: Plates move apart, creating new crust.
- Weathering: Breakdown of rocks by physical or chemical processes.
- Erosion: Movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice.
- Weather: Short-term atmospheric conditions.
- Climate: Long-term weather patterns in a region.
- Factors Affecting Climate: Latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, ocean currents, wind patterns, and topography.
- Human Causes of Climate Change: Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes increasing greenhouse gases.
- Primary Industry: Extracting raw materials (e.g., mining, farming).
- Secondary Industry: Manufacturing and processing (e.g., factories).
- Tertiary Industry: Service industries (e.g., healthcare, retail).
- Ethical Sourcing: Ensuring products are produced responsibly (fair labor, environmental consideration).
- Fast Fashion: Rapid, cheap clothing production with questionable labor practices.
- Race to the Bottom: Competition to lower standards (e.g., labor laws) to reduce costs.
- Consumerism: Societal focus on buying goods and services.
- Globalization: Spread of businesses and influence across the globe.
- Oil Sands: Petroleum deposits in Alberta; requiring special extraction methods.
- Fossil Fuels: Non-renewable resources (coal, oil, natural gas).
- Sedimentary Rock: Rock formed by layers of sediment, often containing fossils.
- Hydroelectricity: Electricity generated using the power of flowing water.
- Renewable Resources: Resources that regenerate naturally (e.g., solar, wind).
- Non-Renewable Resources: Finite resources (e.g., fossil fuels, minerals).
- Renewable Energy: Energy from natural, replenishable sources (e.g., solar, wind, hydroelectric).
- Non-Renewable Energy: Energy from finite sources (e.g., coal, oil).
- Urban Land Use: How land in cities is utilized (residential, commercial, industrial, recreational).
- Urban Sprawl: Uncontrolled spread of cities into rural areas.
- New Urbanism: Planning approach for sustainable, walkable communities.
- Urban Problems: Common issues in cities (overcrowding, pollution, traffic, poverty).
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Sustainability: Economic, social, and environmental health.
- Economic Sustainability: Long-term financial health.
- Social Sustainability: Promoting equality and access.
- Environmental Sustainability: Protecting natural resources and ecosystems.
- Ecological Footprint: Measures human demand on Earth's ecosystems.
- Carbon Footprint: Measures carbon dioxide emissions from human activities.
- Population Pyramids: Graphs showing age and gender distribution of a population; used to analyze demographic trends.
- Canada's Aging Population: Increasing proportion of elderly people.
- Baby Boomers: People born between 1946 and 1964.
- Millennials: People born between 1981 and 1996.
- Types of Immigrants: Economic, family, and refugee immigrants.
- Immigration: Moving to a new country to live.
- Emigration: Leaving one's home country to live elsewhere.
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Explore the key topics in geography and environmental science, including the Canadian Shield, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands, and Appalachian Mountains. Learn about continental drift, plate tectonics, weathering, and erosion. This quiz will enhance your understanding of physical geography and its processes.
