CGC1D Grade 9 Geography, Academic



5503545-12954000CGC1D Grade 9 Geography, AcademicUnit 4/5 Quiz ReviewQuiz Format:Multiple Choice /8 marksShort Answer /10 marksSpatial Knowledge (mapping) /5 marksArticle Analysis/12 marksUrbanizationWhat is urbanization? What’s its significance globally and nationally? (e.g. recent trends and future predictions about % people living in cities)What is urban sprawl? How is it related to urbanization?In your opinion, does Toronto’s urban design promote car dependence or sustainable transportation? Explain.List 6 types of urban land use and give examples for each. (e.g. Residential = single detached home)What are the advantages and disadvantages of urbanization? (e.g. impacts on people, planet, profit)What 4 factors determine how land will be used in Canada?Locate and label Canada’s 8 main urban areas: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City, Winnipeg (use map on back)What is walkability? How does it contribute to sustainability?What is sustainable transportation? Give 2 examples.Traditional Ecological KnowledgeDefine sustainability. What’s its significance to Canada’s future?What is Traditional Ecological Knowledge? How is it passed on? How are TEK values different from the dominant western values that influence our political, economical and social systems. (e.g. Living in harmony with nature vs. putting humans needs at all times)How might our country become more sustainable by adopting TEK principles? (e.g. in governance, economic activities, education, etc.) Discuss.EnergyList five actions that you did today that required electricity.What is the difference between alternative and conventional energy sources?What is meant by the term ‘power grid’?Review the ways in which nuclear, hydro-electricity and thermal energy (from coal) is harnessed. List two advantages and disadvantage of these energy sources. Spatial KnowledgeMap Canada’s 8 major Urban Areas:Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City, Winnipeg-9779014795500 ................
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