SS 10 Ch 1 Review:


1. What are the organizing principles of Geography*
2.  Define physical characteristic*
3. What are cultural landscapes*
4. Define sustainable*
5. What is a geographic region*
6. Define globalization*
7.Which ice sheets covered Canada*
8. Define-sedimentary,metamorphic,igneous,altered*
9. Describe ancient state of Applachian region*
10. Describe the characteristics of the Canadian Shield*
11. What mountains in Canada are similar to the Innuitian*
12. Economic concerns in the Arctic*
13. Describe the St. Lawrence Region*
14.What was the ancient state of the Interior Plains*
15.Describe the formation of the Cordillera*
16. What areas of Canada experience seismic activity*
17. Define Seismic*
18. Define Subduction*
19. Define Continental and Maratime Climates*
20. How does altitude affect climate*
21.How does latitude affect climate*
22. How does distance from a large body of water affect climate*
23. What is the climate like for West Coast Communities*
24. Which direction do prevailing winds come in Western Canada*
25. What affects precipitation patterns*
26. Where has climate change affected the most*
27. What are the parts to an ecosystem*
28. What is danger in altering an ecosystem*
29. Describe generally the plants,soils,transition zones within the following:subarctic,tundra,parkland,grassland,coast/interior forests, mixed forest,coniferous forest,open woodland.
30. How has colonization affected natural regions*
31.How has farming and oil/gas development affected Alberta*
32. Who owns the Arctic*
33. What are the functions of a settlement*
34.Define Single Resource Town*
35.Define Urbanization