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Which of the following best describes the term 'urbanisation'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'urbanisation'?
- An increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities, often during a country's development. (correct)
- The establishment of new green spaces and ecological preserves in urban settings.
- A decrease in the proportion of people living in towns and cities.
- The movement of people from urban areas to rural areas.
What is the primary focus of the United Nations?
What is the primary focus of the United Nations?
- Promoting global trade and economic dominance.
- Dictating domestic and foreign policy for member states.
- Establishing international military alliances.
- Maintaining peace, fostering cooperation, and improving living standards. (correct)
Which of these is NOT an example of a renewable resource?
Which of these is NOT an example of a renewable resource?
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Geothermal energy
- Coal (correct)
What is the key difference between body fossils and trace fossils?
What is the key difference between body fossils and trace fossils?
Which of the following lists the time zones in order from west to east across North America (excluding Newfoundland)?
Which of the following lists the time zones in order from west to east across North America (excluding Newfoundland)?
What does 'sustainability' refer to in the context of resource use?
What does 'sustainability' refer to in the context of resource use?
Which era represents the most recent period in the geological time scale, known as the 'Recent life' era?
Which era represents the most recent period in the geological time scale, known as the 'Recent life' era?
If a climate graph shows consistently high amounts of precipitation and temperature year round which of the following locations are most likely being represented?
If a climate graph shows consistently high amounts of precipitation and temperature year round which of the following locations are most likely being represented?
Flashcards
Emigration
Emigration
The act of leaving one's country or place of residence to settle in another.
Immigration
Immigration
The process of people moving into a country to live and work.
Deciduous Trees
Deciduous Trees
Trees that lose their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring.
Nonrenewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resources
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Renewable Resources
Renewable Resources
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Density
Density
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Urbanization
Urbanization
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United Nations (UN)
United Nations (UN)
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Study Notes
Migration
- Emigration: Leaving a country or place of residence to settle elsewhere.
- Immigration: Entering a country to live and work there.
Tree Types
- Deciduous Trees: Lose their leaves in fall, regrowing them in spring.
Resources
- Nonrenewable Resources: Limited supply; examples include oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy.
- Renewable Resources: Seemingly endless supply; examples include solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
Physical Science
- Density: Relationship between mass and volume.
Geography
- Urbanization: Increasing proportion of people living in cities and towns due to development.
- United Nations (UN): International organization established after WWII, focused on peace, cooperation, and living standards.
- Ecozone: Area characterized by a particular natural environment (e.g., taiga, marine).
- Time Zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic; Newfoundland has a sixth.
Fossils
- Body Fossils: Preserved remains of ancient organisms.
- Trace Fossils: Evidence of organisms' activity (e.g., footprints, burrows).
History & Demographics
- Baby Boom (1946-1964): Post-WWII surge in population.
Earth Science
- Sustainability: Using resources without depleting them.
- Igneous Rocks: Formed from cooled molten rock (magma/lava).
- Cenozoic Era: Recent life era (65 million years ago to present).
- Climate Graphs: Show monthly average temperature and precipitation.
- Conifers: Cone-bearing seed plants (gymnosperms).
Geography (Canadian)
- Provinces & Capitals:
- British Columbia: Victoria
- Alberta: Edmonton
- Saskatchewan: Regina
- Manitoba: Winnipeg
- Ontario: Toronto
- Quebec: Quebec City
- New Brunswick: Fredericton
- Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown
- Nova Scotia: Halifax
- Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John’s
Geography Concepts
- Latitude & Longitude: Imaginary lines used for location referencing (e.g., equator, prime meridian).
- Erosion: Weakening and breaking down of rocks by natural forces.
- Geological Eras: Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic.
- Population Density: Concentration of people in a given area.
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