Geo Exam

• What are the main topics covered in Canadian Geography?

  Provinces, territories, oceans, landforms
• What skills are included in Basic Map Skills?

  Directions, latitude, longitude, compass rose
• What does the Theory of Continental Drift explain?

  Movement of continents over geological time
• What are the three types of rocks mentioned?

  Sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic

  
• What major geological event occurred during the Precambrian era?

  Formation of Precambrian shields
• What significant biological event occurred in the Paleozoic era?

  First insects, plants, and animals appeared on land
• What defines the Cenozoic era?

  Age of mammals and human development
• What is a key feature of the Mesozoic era?

  Age of reptiles, including dinosaurs
• What factors influence climate?

  Proximity to water, elevation
• How does latitude affect temperature?

  Further from equator, less direct sunlight
• What is the effect of ocean currents on temperature?

  Air temperature is affected by water temperature
• What does the acronym L.O.W.E.R.N. stand for in climate factors?

  Latitude, ocean currents, wind, elevation, relief, nearness to water
• What is an air mass?

  A large body of air with specific climate conditions
• How does elevation affect temperature?

  Temperature decreases with altitude
• What is the difference between windward and leeward sides?

  Windward receives rain; leeward is dry

  
• What is the average annual temperature calculation?

  Add monthly temperatures, divide by 12
• What are the three types of seasonal distribution of precipitation?

  Winter, summer, even distribution
• What is the formula for birth rate?

  (Total births / total population) * 1000
• What is the formula for death rate?

  (Total deaths / total population) * 1000
• What does a positive population growth rate indicate?

  Population is increasing
• What is the purpose of the Dependency Load?

  To measure non-working population percentage
• What is the role of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)?

  To promote responsible forest management practices
• What are the three methods of forestry mentioned?

  Clear cutting, shelterwood logging, selective cutting
• What is the significance of cod fishing in Canada?

  It provides local jobs and economic benefits
• What is the difference between metallic and non-metallic minerals?

  Metallic can be recycled; non-metallic cannot
• What is the purpose of mining reserves?

  To identify profitable mineral deposits
• What is the importance of the diamond industry in Canada?

  It provides job opportunities and economic growth
• What does SEMA stand for?

  Socio-Economic Monitoring Agreement
• What is a Compass Rose?

  A symbol showing cardinal directions
• What is the Prime Meridian?

  Divides the globe into Eastern and Western hemispheres
• What is the Canadian Shield?

  A large area of exposed Precambrian rocks
• What is Nunavut?

  A sparsely populated northern territory
• What are Pull Factors?

  Reasons attracting people to move to a country
• What is the Demographic Transition Model?

  Study of population statistics over time
• What is an Emigrant?

  A person leaving one country for another
• What is a Refugee?

  Someone fleeing due to fear or persecution
• What is Clear Cutting?

  Cutting down all trees in an area
• What is the Secondary Industry/Sector?

  Manufacturing raw materials into products
• What is Cod Fish known for?

  Good source of lean protein and minerals
• What are the implications of an aging population in Canada?

  Economic impacts and dependency load increase