January 2018 Issues in Canadian Geography Exam Review

Exam Instructions:
 Read all instructions carefully

 Use a pen

 Do not use liquid paper

 You may use a calculator

 If you have any questions put your hand up.

 Unless otherwise instructed answer in the space provided.

Note: This handout is also posted on the class Moodle for easy access to web pages
The table below shows the structure of the exam

Multiple Choice /15

Part A
(Approximate Time: 10 minutes)

Statistics & Calculations /16

Part B
(Approximate Time: 10 minutes)

Analyzing Data /17

Part C
(Approximate Time: 15 minutes)

Short Answers /12

Part D
(Approximate Time: 10 minutes)

Long Answer /30

Part E
(Approximate Time: 35 minutes)

Total (80 minutes, with 10 minutes to review work) /90

Topic/content Textbook Additional Study Resources
page(s)
Ocean currents 57 & 58 Rubber Duck Derby Activity
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/
visualizations/es2401/es2401page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization

Earth’s physical Physical Processes Activity

processes http://streaming.factsonfile.com/PortalHomeHS.aspx?cv=1
(link takes you to the Facts on File homepage, so you’ll have to log in and
just search “Processes that Shape the Earth” in the search bar)
Username: foresthill
Password: trillium

Demography 212-215 Major Characteristics of Canada's Population Activity

Review your understanding of how and when to apply the formulas and
calculations you completed in the class (e.g. birth rates, death rates,
doubling times, etc.) for the changing populations summative activity
Note: the actual formulas will be provided on the exam.
Urban Sprawl 285-286 Urban Sprawl Activity
Also review notes taken in class when preparing for the sustainable city
assignment
Industry types 169-170 Natural Resources and Canada's Economy Activity & Industrial Location
Simulation Activity
Also review the handout on industry types
Population 19 Also review the population formulas handout
density
Population 233-235 Major Characteristics of Canada's Population Activity
pyramids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTLbb0Z5lNg

Review the assignment and resources comparing Toronto and Canada’s

population
Immigration 217-220 Immigration to Canada Activity
and emigration
Sustainable 257-259 Social and Economic Sustainability Activity & A Sustainable City
cities Review the assignment on designing a sustainable city,
Focus on the three themes of sustainability
Industrial 171-177 Industrial Location Simulation Activity
location factors Review the Industrial location factors simulation activity handout
Ecological 302 & 305 Ecological Footprint Activity
footprints https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fACkb2u1ULY

Review handout on liveability and sustainability

Climate & 62 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BY678u2FC0&feature=relmfu

Climate Graphs Review the Comparing Climate Regions activity