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1
An emigrant is...
a person who leaves their country to move to another country permanently
A person who leaves their coutry because of the Toronto Maple Leafs
a person who leaves their country in fear of war and persecution
A person who visits a country 6 months out of the year
2
What is the primary purpose of Canada's National parks?
support industrial growth
The ultimate hockey training camp
preserve natural landscpes and wildlife
promote urban development
3
What is a natural resource?
a tool used for fishing
a material found in nature that people use
A human made object used to create energy
a reource that cannot be replaced
4
What is the name of Canada's capital city?
St. Louis du Ha Ha!
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal
5
Fossil Fuels are non-renewable resources.
True
False
6
The Canadian shield is the oldest landform region in Canada
False
True
7
Why are wetlands important to the environment?
they reduce flooding and support biodiversity
They are excellent for farming
they are a source of natural gas
they create space for cities to grow
8
What industry do most people work in?
Secondary
Quaternary
Primary
Tertiary
9
Dependency load refers to people under 15 or over 65 who depend on others for support.
False
True
10
Why is immigration important to Canada population growth?
increases cultural diversity of the the country
continues to keep the population at a steady rate
contributes to the economy and creates jobs for Canadians
boosts trade and expansion of different businesses
11
What type of energy is considered renewable?
natural gas
coal
solar power
oil
12
What is an example of urban intensification?
expanding highways further from cities
creating larger suburban houses
adding high rise apartments near public transit
building more low rise buildings on farmland
13
Canada is one of the largest freshwater resource holders in the world
False
True
14
What is a key reason Canada's population is growing?
Immigration
High birth rate
Increase in natural resources
urban sprawl
15
What is the benefit of using mixed-use land planning?
It creates more parking lots
It separates jobs and housing
It focuses only on industrial zones
it reduces traffic and promotes walkability
16
Canada is one of the leading countries in producing renewable energy
True
False
17
Which region of Canada is known for its large forests and timber industry?
Great Lakes- St. Lawrence Lowlands
Boreal Region
Interior Plains
Arctic Region
18
What is a population pyramid?
A tool to measure pizza
a map of urban areas
a graph showing the age and gender structure of a population
A diagram explaining plate tectonics
19
large urban areas often have lower population densities than small towns
True
False
20
Pull factors are...
reasons to avoid visiting a country
negative traits that cause people to emigrate
positive traits that cause people to immigrate
reasons to research a country on Google
21
Most hydroelectric power is generated in Nunavut
True
False
22
Climate describes short term weather patterns in a specific area.
True
False
23
What is maritime climate?
found near water, cold and wet
found near land, dry and hot temperatures
tropical island conditions, hot and wet
winter conditions- cold and wet
24
Protecting green spaces in cities helps with improving the quality of life, biodiversity and reduces pollution
True
False
25
Urban Sprawl leads to more farmland being protected from development.
False
True
26
A tertiary industry job includes jobs like farming and mining
False
True
27
When someone moves from one province to another, they are called
an immigrant
a temporary immigrant
a refugee
an internal migrant
28
The Canadian Shield is rich in minerals but has poor soil for farming
False
True
29
Food security is not a problem in Canada because it is a developed country.
False
True
30
A landform region has unique features that people often use to meet their needs
True
False
31
Continental Climate occurs in the middle of land and has dry and extreme temperatures.
False
True
32
Replanting trees after logging is an example of sustainable resource management.
False
True
33
Push factors are...
negative traits of a place that cause people to emigrate
positive traits of a place that cause people to immigrate
factors to like a country
factors to dislike a country
34
What is the definition of sustainabilty?
Using resources without any rules
Focusing only on economic growth
Stopping use of all natural resources
managing resources so future generation can use them too
35
Indigenous Knowledge is important for sustainable land and resource use.
True
False
36
What is the most sustainable way of harvesting trees in the forestry industry?
selective cutting
clear cutting
sheerwood cutting
shelterwood cutting
37
What is one way cities can reduce air pollution?
increase carpooling and transit options
build more highways
Allow more industrial zones in urban areas
encourage suburban development
38
What is the industry where raw materials are turned into finished products?
Tertiary
Primary
Secondary
Quaternary
