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Which ocean is located to the east of Canada?
Which ocean is located to the east of Canada?
The Canadian Shield is characterized by flat, fertile land suitable for farming.
The Canadian Shield is characterized by flat, fertile land suitable for farming.
False (B)
What are the two main types of climate factors mentioned?
What are the two main types of climate factors mentioned?
Latitude and ocean currents
The __________ is a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago.
The __________ is a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago.
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Match the following Canadian provinces/territories with their capitals:
Match the following Canadian provinces/territories with their capitals:
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What is the purpose of a compass?
What is the purpose of a compass?
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Longitude measures the distance north or south of the equator.
Longitude measures the distance north or south of the equator.
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The __________ Plains are known for their flat and fertile land.
The __________ Plains are known for their flat and fertile land.
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What do convergent boundaries primarily cause?
What do convergent boundaries primarily cause?
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Wegener's theory of continental drift states that continents are static and do not change location.
Wegener's theory of continental drift states that continents are static and do not change location.
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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
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_____ evidence suggests that similar fossils were found on different continents, supporting Wegener's theory.
_____ evidence suggests that similar fossils were found on different continents, supporting Wegener's theory.
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Match the following types of rock with their characteristics:
Match the following types of rock with their characteristics:
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Which layer of the Earth generates its magnetic field?
Which layer of the Earth generates its magnetic field?
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The temperature range in the given climograph is 28 °C.
The temperature range in the given climograph is 28 °C.
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Define 'human geography'.
Define 'human geography'.
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Which of the following describes a physiological density?
Which of the following describes a physiological density?
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An expansive population pyramid indicates low birth rates.
An expansive population pyramid indicates low birth rates.
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What is a major issue associated with the fishing industry?
What is a major issue associated with the fishing industry?
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The process of moving to a new country to reside permanently is known as ______.
The process of moving to a new country to reside permanently is known as ______.
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Match the following types of immigrants with their descriptions:
Match the following types of immigrants with their descriptions:
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What is meant by dependency load?
What is meant by dependency load?
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Pull factors are conditions that drive people to leave their country.
Pull factors are conditions that drive people to leave their country.
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What is the primary purpose of taxes?
What is the primary purpose of taxes?
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Study Notes
Unit 1: Geography Final Exam Study Guide
- Canada's Map: Learn to identify the three oceans surrounding Canada, the five Great Lakes, and all provinces and territories.
The Great Lakes
- Provinces and Territories: Match the provided list of provinces/territories with their respective capitals.
Unit 2: Landforms and Climate
- Landform Regions of Canada: Identify and describe the three landform regions (Canadian Shield, Interior Plains, Western Cordillera). Note their appearances.
- Plate Tectonics: Define plate tectonics and its role in Earth's structure changes, including earthquakes and mountains.
- Pangaea: Know the meaning of this term.
- Weather: This is the short-term atmospheric conditions
- Climate: These are the long-term weather patterns.
- Glaciers: These are moving masses of ice that shape landscapes.
- Precipitation: Water falling from the sky; identify different types if applicable.
- Factors Affecting Climate (LOWERN): Understand the six factors that influence local climate (Latitude, Ocean Currents, Winds, Elevation, Relief, and Nearness to Water).
Unit 3: Climate and Resources
- Climograph: Draw and analyze data. Use appropriate scales, colors, and labels. Be accurate when using different types of graphs (line and bar graphs for example).
- Calculate: Determine total precipitation, temperature range, and annual average temperature from provided data.
- Natural Resources: Understand the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Give examples for each.
- Types of Industries: Distinguish between primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary industries. Provide examples.
Unit 4: Human Geography
- Human Geography: Refers to the study of how humans interact with the environment.
- Demographics: This is the study of populations.
- Population Density: The number of people per unit area.
- Taxes: Payments from citizens for government services.
- Immigration: Relocation into a country.
- Emigration: Leaving one's home country.
- Arithmetic Density: The total population divided by the total land area.
- Physiological Density: The population of a region divided by its arable land.
- Population Pyramid: A diagram showing the age and sex distribution of a population.
Unit 5: Population, Dependency, and Shapes
- Canada's Population: Be familiar with different types of immigrants.
- Dependency Load: Understand the concept and how it is calculated
- Workforce: The portion of the population that is actively engaged in productive work
- Push and Pull Factors: Analyze the factors that drive people to leave their homes or draw them to new destinations.
- Population Pyramids: Identify the three shapes of population pyramids (expansive, constrictive, and stationary), and know their characteristics. Note the different ages, and male/female population information.
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Prepare for your Geography final exam with this comprehensive study guide covering Canada’s geography, including provinces, territories, Great Lakes, landform regions, and climate factors. This guide will help you understand critical concepts such as plate tectonics, glaciers, and weather patterns essential for the exam.
