CGC1D1 Exam Review Guide PDF
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This is a CGC1D1 exam review guide containing exam information, breakdown of sections (knowledge, application, thinking), and study materials for a geography exam. Includes questions about population and geographic inquiry.
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CGC1D1 EXAM REVIEW GUIDE EXAM DATE: Room Exam Information Date: Location: Room Time: 90 minutes Total Marks:...
CGC1D1 EXAM REVIEW GUIDE EXAM DATE: Room Exam Information Date: Location: Room Time: 90 minutes Total Marks: Exam Breakdown Part A: Knowledge (10 marks) — Matching Part B: Knowledge (25 marks) — Multiple choice Part C: Application ( 15 marks) — Short Answer questions (3 marks/question) Part D: Thinking (5 marks) & Communication (5 marks) — Cartoon Analysis -Political Cartoon and answer the analysis questions. What is the issue, cartoonist perspective, key terms needed Part E: Thinking (10 marks) & Communication (5 marks) — Paragraph Writing -Using proper paragraph format (clear topic sentence, four to five points/evidence, and a concluding statement) respond to 1 of the 5 topics in this section. WHAT TO BRING: HB Pencil(s) (for your Scantron Card) Eraser Pencil Sharpener Pens (Black/Blue Ink) 😆 Water Bottle Tissues if you need–the paper towel is not very ‘nostril friendly’ WHAT TO STUDY: lass Notes C andouts/Notes posted on Google Classroom H Terms and Definitions Previous quizzes and tests 1.What issue(s) does each cartoon address? 2. What is the cartoonist’s interpretation of the issue? 3. Provide 3-5 facts about each issue in the cartoons. Population Some basic facts: 1. What is Canada’s population?________What % of Canadians live in urban areas?___ 2. What is the world’s population?___________________ 3. What word might we use to describe the population trend that Canada, Japan, Italy, and many other developed countries are experiencing?____________ 4. What province in Canada has the highest population density?____________ 6. What is population density and How do we calculate population density?___________________________ 8. What level of development is typically associated with rapid pop growth?________ 9. What formula would we use to calculate a country's birth rate?________ 11. How does increased urbanization impact Canada and the world? - - - - Identify which pyramid(s) connect with the characteristics below. 14. Which pyramid(s) shows a low life expectancy?________ 15. Which pyramid(s) shows a baby boom after World War 2?________ 16. Which pyramid(s) shows a high birth rate?___________ 17. Which pyramid(s) shows a problem with an aging population?_________ 18. Which pyramid(s) shows improved economic development, thus a drop in birth rates? _____ 19. Which pyramid (s) shows signs of stationary population growth, but needs immigration?_______________ 20. Which pyramid has the poorest quality of life, including poor access to health care? Key Concepts per Unit of Study: Unit 1: Foundations and Geographic Inquiry: one explores. 😀 1. What is Geography: Human and Physical? Describe the types of subject areas each 😀 2. Where does Canada rank in the world? land and population 😀 5. What are key concepts that geographers look for when studying an issue? the W’S 😀 😀 6. What is the difference between absolute and relative location? 😀😀 7. What is the definition of geography? 8. What is a GPS? 9. What is GIS? 😀 😀 😀 10. Define Spatial Significance (What is where?) 11. Define Geographic Perspective-SPEE 12. Absolute vs Relative Location 13. Types of Questions asked-Causal, Factual, Comparative 😀 😀 😀 14. Difference between Primary and Secondary Sources. provide examples of each 15. Interrelationships define this term Unit 2: Physical Connections (Physical Geography). 3. Canada is located on which tectonic plate? 😀 5. The continental plate meets an oceanic plate which one subducts to create trenches 12. What landform region do we live in? What is the largest region 14. What are the seven landform types in Canada? And basic information on them. Physical characteristics, types of activities best suited for the environment 15. What mineral categories can we obtain from the Canadian Shield? 16. What landform region would most of Canada’s oil be found in? 22. Describe the characteristics of the different landforms and activities best suited for its environment 26. What is the difference between climate and weather? 31. How do weather/extreme weather and climate change affect the lives of Canadians? Unit 3 & 4: Human Geography: Population & Liveable Communities 1. What is Canada’s population? 2. How has immigration impacted Canada? Why is immigration important for Canada What are the types of immigration classifications- Refugee 3. What city do most new immigrants settle in? 4. What is meant by immigration and emigration? 7. What were and are the impacts of the baby boom having on Canada? 9. How would you calculate population density? formula 10. What is the most densely populated province in Canada? 11. How would you calculate both birth and death rates? Why use rates and not just numbers 12. Show how ethnically diverse the city of Toronto is the world within a city/ethnic enclave. The impacts of cultural diversity pros and cons. 14. What is meant by multiculturalism? 20. What is assimilation? 25. What is meant by urbanization? 26. What are the types of land use? 30. What is urban sprawl? What is urban growth? 31. What are the effects of urban sprawl in the GTA? Why must we be concerned with population growth and trends 32. Define Youthification 36. What is the difference between a push and pull factor? 37. What is an ethnic enclave? 37b. Give an example of one in Toronto, using physical imprints. Explain the statement Toronto is like the world within a city 39. What advantages does Toronto offer for new immigrants? 40. How many years does Canada take its census? 41. What is a census tract? 42. How does a company's ecological footprint influence consumer spending? What might consumers do to show pleasure or displeasure with a company's ecological footprint? How may a company respond to consumers 43. What is the difference between a Town, city, and Metropolitan Area? Unit 5: Canadian Resource & Industry Management 1. What is globalization? Why is it important to maintain international relationships? 3. What are two advantages and two disadvantages to the global village? 4. Name four international organizations Canada is a member of. ex-UN, NATO, 9. What are the characteristics of a developed nation? HDI, Etc 10. What are the different types of industry? What type of ‘industry’ workplace sector do most people in developed nations work in? 13. Why has international trade grown so much in the last 20 years? Give 3 reasons. 16. What is free trade? 17. What is the economy and how is it measured? What is a growing and shrinking economy 18. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of CUSMA the newly revised agreement. 19. difference between sustainability and sustainable development how can society and policymakers work towards sustainable development Themes in Geo Unit 1 Geographic Thinking-The 4 W’s Geographic Perspectives a) Spatial Significance b) interrelationships c) patterns and trends d) inquiry- How do we Study Geography Issues? e) Types of Questions asked: Causal, Factual, and Comparatives. Geo Tech: GIS, GPS Unit 2 Continental Drift Plate Tectonics Canada’s Landforms Climate Change and Natural Disasters: Detailed impacts on our world Unit 3 &4 Population Trends Demography Urbanization a) Sprawl b) Growth Population Distribution Population Density Factors affecting settlement Immigration Dependency Ratio! Babyboomers Ethnic Enclaves Land use types City vs Town vs Metropolitan area Unit 5 Imports and Exports Trade Agreements Sustainability Renewable vs nonrenewable Natural Resources-What is the issue to preserve them? What do we need to do? Economics a) Industry management b) Types of Industries (Primary, Secondary, etc) TERMS: GIS GPS TRADE All Concepts of Geography in Unit 1 (Geographic Perspectives, Spatial significance, etc) Sustainability vs sustainable development, the 3 pillars of sustainable development Push and Pull Factors different types of immigrant statuses Youthification Urban Sprawl and Growth Absolute and Relative Location Types of Questions we ask in Geo-Factual, Casual, Comparative, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary Sectors Expansive, Stable, Constrictive Pyramids Factors Affecting Settlement and Settlement Patterns (where do people mostly reside) Economy and how it is measured Levels of development Expansive, Stable, Constrictive Population Pyramids. Know how to Analyze Know all the landform Regions (Hudson's Bay Lowlands, Canadian Shield, Western Cordillera, etc) What resources are found in them, and what activities are suitable for the area. Factors Affecting Settlement and Settlement Patterns (where do people mostly reside) Natural Disasters and their impacts Difference between Weather and Climate Renewable vs Nonrenewable Primary vs Secondary Sources of Information when doing Geographical Research