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CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY 1202
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Course Overview O Unit 1 Natural and Human Systems (SCO 1.0 and SCO
2.0)
O What happens when systems interact?
O In this unit students are challenged to reflect on the
interdependence among natural systems and human systems.
O Systems thinking is critical in facilitating a more balanced and sustainable approach to living.
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Course Overview O Unit 2 Human Population Issues in Canadian Geography
(SCO 3.0 and SCO 4.0)
O How might trends in Canada’s population
influence its future?
O In this unit students will examine the concept of
demography and develop an appreciation that
Canada has a very diverse population with increasing
concerns
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Course Overview O Unit 3 Economic Issues in Canadian Geography (SCO 5.0
and 6.0)
O How does the economy influence life in Canada?
O This unit invites students to explore some of
Canada’s resources, to assess their economic
significance, and to consider and respond to issues
related to how we use these resources.
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Course Overview O Unit 4 Global Issues in Canadian Geography (SCO
7.0)
O How is globalization changing Canada?
O In this unit students explore the implications that globalization poses for Canada’s future. Students should consider that being a part of a global village brings forth both opportunities and challenges.
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Course Assessment / Evaluation
O Chapter Quizzes/ Unit Tests 20%
O Assignments 30%
O Mid Year Examination 20%
O Final Exam 30%
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Geography: More than just a Subject in School
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Geography: More than a Subject in School
O Do you know what the term geography means?
O For many students, geo involves little more than:
O Studying maps & globes
O Colouring maps
O Memorizing the names & locations of features & places
O Although these are important geo components, there
is much more to his exciting & dynamic discipline
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Geography: More than a Subject in School
O Geography includes the study of:
O Landforms (knowledge of these determines
transportation routes, settlement, & industry. All
have unique characteristics)
O Vegetation (natural vegetation)
O Climates (temperature & precipitation)
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Geography: More than a Subject in School
O Geography includes the study of:
O Natural resources and Rocks & minerals
O Natural & human-caused events such as erosion,
floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic activity, &
severe weather conditions
O Interrelationships between physical environment &
human activities
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Geography: More than a Subject in School
O Geography also includes a variety of skills necessary for
geographers (& students) to do their work
O Map, air photo, & satellite image interpretation
O Scales, distances, & direction
O Equipment such as stereoscopes, GPS receivers,
meteorological equipment
O Computer software such as GIS allow geographers to
develop maps & manipulate / interpret data to make important
decisions in planning & resource use
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Geography: More than a Subject in School
O What is Geography? It’s certainly much more
than a subject in school.
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Physical & Human Geography
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Physical Geography O Definition: Field of geo that deals with the
natural environment
O Discussion: How does the
physical environment affect
human settlement & other activities?
O Using your Physical Geography handout,
develop a concept map for this area of geo
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Human Geography O Definition: Field of geo that deals
with human presence, activities,
& impacts on the natural
environment
O How can human activities bring
about changes in the physical environment?
O Use your Human Geo handout to develop a concept
map for this area of geo
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Fast Facts
O Total area of Canada is 9 970 600 km2. O 2nd largest in the world. (refer to chart on pg. 12) O Distance between Halifax and Vancouver, same as
Halifax to Paris. O Distance North to South same as South boundary
to Ecuador in South America. O Geographic Centre: Is the centre point of the
country measured from North to South and from East to West. (Coats Island, Hudson Bay!!!)
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The 5 largest Countries by Land Area:
1. Russia: 17 075 000 km2
2. Canada: 9 970 600 km2
3. China: 9 597 000 km2
4. U.S.A.: 9 372 600 km2
5. Brazil: 8 511 000 km2
6. Australia: 7,686,855 km2
7. India: 3,287,590 km2
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QUESTION???? List THREE positive effects of Canada’s
size and THREE negative effects of our
size???
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What are some Positives of our size?
O More space to live.
O More agricultural land to grow crops.
O Diverse landscape.
O Large coastline with many fishing areas.
O Many natural resources.
O Great economic diversity.
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What are some Negatives of our size?
O High cost of building and maintaining
highways, phone lines, pipelines, etc..
over long distances.
O High cost of cross country transportation
and travel.
O Large area to defend in the event of a war.
O Difficulty of communicating over long
distances.