Grade 9 Canadian Geography Exam Review

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Which of the following describes the theory of Continental Drift?

The expansion of the ocean floor.

The gradual cooling of the Earth's core.

The process by which continents were once joined together and have since drifted apart. (correct)

The movement of tectonic plates.

Plate tectonics only explains the movement of continents, not oceanic structures.

False

Name one factor that affects climate according to the LOWERN acronym.

Latitude

The _____ graph is used to analyze temperature ranges and growing seasons.

climate Signup and view all the answers

Match the following geotechnologies with their purposes:

GPS = Location tracking GIS = Spatial analysis and mapping Telematics = Data transmission for vehicle telemetry Remote Sensing = Data collection from a distance Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate is characterized by relatively mild temperatures and high precipitation?

Maritime Signup and view all the answers

Coniferous trees are characterized by broad leaves and are often found in warmer climates.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of resources classified as renewable?

Forestry, fishing, and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of sustained yield management?

Ensuring long-term resource availability Signup and view all the answers

Canada has a high rate of fossil fuel dependence.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of mines commonly mentioned?

strip, open-pit, underground Signup and view all the answers

The ____________ model illustrates population trends through various stages of development.

Demographic Transition Signup and view all the answers

Match the following immigration categories with their descriptions:

Economic = Individuals who immigrate for work opportunities Family = Individuals who move to join family members already in the country Refugee = Individuals who flee persecution and seek asylum Skilled Trades = Individuals with specific trade skills and qualifications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors primarily drives urban sprawl?

Population growth and demand for housing Signup and view all the answers

Liveability refers only to the economic status of a community.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does HDI stand for and what does it measure?

Human Development Index; it measures a country's overall development based on health, education, and income. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Grade 9 Canadian Geography Exam Review

Exam Format: Multiple choice, true/false, matching, graphing & analysis questions
Materials Needed: Textbook, pencils, ruler, calculator, blue, red, green pencils, crayons, eraser
Unit 1: Introduction to Canadian Geography (pgs. 4-16, 324):
- Covers absolute and relative location
- Discusses geotechnologies (GPS, GIS, Telematics, Remote Sensing) and their applications
- Explores geographic concepts like interrelationships, spatial significance, patterns, trends, and perspective
- Explains different types of maps (p. 324)
Unit 2: Interactions in the Physical Environment (pgs. 18-100):
- Examines the Theory of Continental Drift and Alfred Wegener's Theory
- Discusses the Theory of Plate Tectonics and types of plate movement (convergent, divergent, transform)
- Covers major forces like glaciation (depositional and erosional), weathering, and erosion
- Explains types of rock and the rock cycle
- Details Canadian landform regions and their characteristics
- Defines climate and weather, and explains climate graphs (temperature range, growing season)
- Lists factors affecting climate (LOWERN)
- Compares continental and maritime climates
- Discusses global climate change (causes, effects, mitigation, adaptation)
- Explains greenhouse gases and their examples
- Describes soil profiles and types in Canada
- Explores how vegetation changes across Canada, natural vegetation types (coniferous and deciduous trees), and characteristics
- Explains how Indigenous oral history can support scientific research related to these topics
Unit 3: Managing Canada's Resources and Industries (pgs. 101-201):
- Defines total stock, renewable, non-renewable, and flow resources
- Introduces the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
- Explains renewable industries (forestry, fishing, water) and their resources, problems, and sustainability risks
- Discusses sustainable yield management (FSC, MSC) for forestry and fishing
- Explores issues related to water (freshwater %, global distribution, uses, issues faced by Indigenous peoples)
- Covers water issues
- Analyzes energy demand in Canada, fossil fuels, oil sands, fracking
Unit 4: Changing Populations (pgs. 212-254):
- Investigates demography (birth rate, death rate, doubling time, immigration/emigration, net migration, population growth, fertility rate, natural increase)
- Discusses population pyramids, trends, and analysis
- Explores aging population trends and solutions
- Explains the Demographic Transition Model (4 stages)
- Explains push and pull factors, different types of immigrants (economic, family, refugee)
- Analyzes source countries of immigration and settlement patterns
Unit 5: Liveable Communities (pgs. 255-308):
- Examines dispersed, linear, and concentrated populations
- Defines liveability and sustainability
- Analyzes liveability factors related to land use, urban growth, urbanization, and related issues (sprawl, greenbelts, urban issues)
- Discusses sustainable communities related to topics like urban agriculture, vertical cities, eating locally, respect for traditional lifestylse etc
- Explains how to measure sustainability and liveability (HDI, GNH, GDP per capita, Ecological Footprint)
- Covers carrying capacity

Additional Information

Specific examples of minerals, types of mines, and different industries are mentioned but not summarized.
Location factors for industries, globalization, tariffs, historical and modern treaties, and facts about lands are also referenced but not detailed.

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Prepare for your Grade 9 Canadian Geography exam with this comprehensive review quiz. It covers key concepts from units on geographical technologies, interactions in the physical environment, plate tectonics, and more. Use your textbook and materials to enhance your understanding and excel in the exam.