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Rounded and worn mountains are the result of erosion and have a smoother appearance. (True/False)
True
The Canadian Shield extends from northern Mexico to Greenland. (True/False)
False
The Canadian Shield consists of soft rocks less than 1 billion years old. (True/False)
False
Erosion is a natural process that moves rocks and soil from one place to another. (True/False)
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Sharp and jagged mountains are typically found in areas with older rock formations. (True/False)
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The Shield has diverse geological, physical and biological features, such as thousands of lakes, mineral deposits, and tropical rainforests. (True/False)
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Deposition is the process of removing sediment, soil, and rocks from a landform.
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Weathering is the process of adding rocks and minerals to the surface of the Earth.
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Erosion transports the bits of rock and minerals away.
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Climate refers to the weather conditions of a place averaged over a long period of time.
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Weather can change in a very short time.
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Climographs display climate information such as average temperature and precipitation.
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A continental climate is characterized by mild winters and cool summers.
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Demographers are people who study demography.
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Demographics refers to the study of human populations.
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A census records information about the population's characteristics, such as age, sex, and occupation.
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Study Notes
Mountains and Erosion
- Rounded and worn mountains are the result of erosion, giving them a smoother appearance.
- Sharp and jagged mountains are typically found in areas with older rock formations.
The Canadian Shield
- The Canadian Shield does not extend from northern Mexico to Greenland.
- The Canadian Shield consists of old rocks, not soft rocks less than 1 billion years old.
- The Shield has diverse geological, physical, and biological features, such as thousands of lakes, mineral deposits, and tropical rainforests.
Geological Processes
- Erosion is a natural process that moves rocks and soil from one place to another.
- Deposition is not the process of removing sediment, soil, and rocks from a landform.
- Weathering is not the process of adding rocks and minerals to the surface of the Earth.
Climate and Weather
- Climate refers to the weather conditions of a place averaged over a long period of time.
- Weather can change in a very short time.
- Climographs display climate information such as average temperature and precipitation.
- A continental climate is not characterized by mild winters and cool summers.
Demography
- Demographers are people who study demography.
- Demographics refers to the study of human populations.
- A census records information about the population's characteristics, such as age, sex, and occupation.
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Description
Test your knowledge about different types of mountains in Canada, including examples of both rounded and worn mountains as well as sharp and jagged mountains. Learn about the geological formations and locations of these mountain types.
