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Which of the following best describes the process of urbanization?
Which of the following best describes the process of urbanization?
- An increase in the concentration of people living in towns and cities. (correct)
- A shift from suburban to rural living.
- The movement of people from cities to the countryside.
- A decrease in the number of people living in rural areas.
Which of the following lists only nonrenewable resources?
Which of the following lists only nonrenewable resources?
- Solar, oil, and coal
- Wind, natural gas, and nuclear energy
- Oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy. (correct)
- Solar, wind, and geothermal energy
What are trace fossils?
What are trace fossils?
- The internal organs of prehistoric animals.
- Preserved remains of ancient plants.
- Evidence left by organisms in sediment. (correct)
- Mineralized tree sap.
Which geological era is known as the 'recent life' era?
Which geological era is known as the 'recent life' era?
A climate graph primarily displays data for which two climate elements?
A climate graph primarily displays data for which two climate elements?
Which of the following correctly matches a province with its capital city?
Which of the following correctly matches a province with its capital city?
What distinguishes igneous rocks from other types of rocks?
What distinguishes igneous rocks from other types of rocks?
What is the main focus of the United Nations (UN)?
What is the main focus of the United Nations (UN)?
Flashcards
Emigration
Emigration
The act of leaving a resident country or place of residence with the intent to settle elsewhere.
Immigration
Immigration
The fact or process of people coming into a country to live and work there.
Deciduous Trees
Deciduous Trees
Trees that lose their leaves in the fall before new ones emerge in the spring.
Nonrenewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resources
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Renewable Resources
Renewable Resources
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Density of a Substance
Density of a Substance
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Urbanisation
Urbanisation
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Erosion
Erosion
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Study Notes
Migration
- Emigration: Leaving one's resident country or place with the intention to settle elsewhere.
- Immigration: Entering a country to live and work there.
Plant Life
- Deciduous Trees: Lose leaves annually before new growth.
- Conifers: Cone-bearing seed plants, a type of gymnosperm.
Resources
- Nonrenewable Resources: Resources that cannot be replenished at a rate that keeps up with consumption e.g., oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear energy.
- Renewable Resources: Resources that can be replenished e.g., solar, wind, geothermal energy.
Physical Sciences
- Density: The relationship between mass and volume of a substance.
Geography & Demographics
- Urbanization: The increase in proportion of people living in cities.
- Population Density: The concentration of individuals in a region.
International Organizations
- United Nations (UN): International organization formed after WWII by 51 countries, aiming for peace, cooperation, and improved living standards.
Earth Science
- Ecozone: An area with a particular natural environment. Examples include Canadian ecozones like taiga or marine zones.
- Body Fossils: Preserved remains of ancient organisms.
- Trace Fossils: Evidence of ancient organisms in sediments (e.g., footprints).
- Igneous Rocks: Formed from cooling magma or lava.
- Geological Eras: Important time periods in Earth's history: Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic.
- Erosion: The breaking down of rocks by natural forces.
- Cenozoic Era (65 million years ago to today): The current era, characterized by recognizable plant and animal species.
Time & Maps
- Time Zones (North America): Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic (Newfoundland is a 6th Zone).
- Latitude & Longitude: Imaginary lines used to define location on Earth.
Human History
- Baby Boom (1946–1964): A period of increased birth rates following WWII in the U.S. and Europe.
Environment
- Sustainability: Using resources in a way that maintains them for the future.
- Climate Graphs: Charts displaying average monthly temperatures and precipitation.
Canadian Geography
- 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).
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