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What type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools?
What type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools?
The Arctic is one of the climate regions of Canada.
The Arctic is one of the climate regions of Canada.
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Define population density.
Define population density.
The average amount of people in an area.
The three types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and ______.
The three types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and ______.
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Match the following landform regions of Canada with their descriptions:
Match the following landform regions of Canada with their descriptions:
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Which factor from LOWERN does latitude belong to?
Which factor from LOWERN does latitude belong to?
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Convergent plate movement involves plates moving away from each other.
Convergent plate movement involves plates moving away from each other.
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What distinguishes a maritime climate from a continental climate?
What distinguishes a maritime climate from a continental climate?
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Study Notes
Physical Geography - Unit 2
- Canada has 8 major landform regions: Western Cordillera, Interior Plains, Canadian Shield, Hudson Bay Lowlands, St. Lawrence Lowlands, Appalachian Region, Arctic Lowlands, and Innuitian Mountains.
Rock Cycle
- Igneous rock forms when magma or lava cools.
- Sedimentary rock is formed over many years from compaction and cementation of sediments.
- Metamorphic rock is a changed version of igneous, sedimentary, or other rocks.
Climate Factors
- Six major factors determine a region's climate: latitude, ocean currents, winds/air masses, elevation, relief, and near water (maritime vs continental climate).
Canadian Climate Regions
- Canada's 8 climate regions include Arctic, Taiga, Cordilleran, Boreal, Prairie, Southeastern, Pacific Maritime, and Atlantic Maritime.
Population Density
- Population density is the average number of people in a given area.
- Population distribution types include dispersed, concentrated, and linear.
Plate Tectonics
- Divergent plate movement occurs when plates move apart.
- Convergent plate movement happens when plates move towards each other.
Climate Types
- Maritime climates are found near large bodies of water.
- Continental climates are found further from large water bodies.
Weathering, Deposition, and Glaciation
- Weathering is the breakdown of substances due to weather.
- Deposition is the process of moving and placing sediments in a new location.
- Glaciation is the result and process of ice moving, melting, and reshaping land.
Soil
- Soil profiles have distinct layers with specific characteristics.
- Soil development depends on the parent material, leading to various types.
- Soil types in Canada include wet-climate soils and dry-climate soils, including tundra soils, and those in the western cordillera.
Vegetation Zones of Canada
- Vegetation zones in Canada include tundra, forest, and grasslands.
Forest Types in Canada
- Forest types in Canada encompass coniferous (e.g., boreal, west coast) and deciduous (e.g., mixed, deciduous) forests.
- Transitional zones exist between different forest types.
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Test your knowledge on the major landform regions of Canada, the rock cycle, climate factors, and population density concepts. This quiz covers key geographical features and climate regions that shape the Canadian landscape. Perfect for students studying physical geography!
