CGC1W Grade 9 Geography Exam Review

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and terms from the Grade 9 Geography lecture notes, designed to help students prepare for their exam.

What is Environmental Stewardship?

Responsible use and protection of natural resources.

What are the three sectors of the Canadian economy?

Primary (extraction), Secondary (manufacturing), Tertiary (services).

What does the primary industry do?

Extracts resources such as farming and mining.

What is a Population Pyramid?

A graph showing age and gender structure of a population.

What does a high dependency load indicate?

A large percentage of the population is not working-age, increasing pressure on public services.

What is Natural Increase?

Birth rate minus death rate.

What do immigration and emigration rates measure?

People entering or leaving a country per 1,000.

What is sustainability in the context of natural resources?

Using resources responsibly without harming future generations.

What factors contribute to Canada’s climate variety?

Latitude, mountains, and oceans.

What is the long-term impact of a rising dependency load?

Slower economic growth and higher government spending.

What is Mitigation in the context of climate change?

Reducing the causes of climate change.

How do you calculate Population Growth Rate?

Natural increase plus net migration.

What is a Flow Resource?

A resource that is constantly and naturally occurring, such as wind or solar energy.

What is the significance of the term Ecological Footprint?

The environmental impact of a person or society.

What does the term Glaciation refer to?

The movement of ice that shapes land by erosion and deposition.

What do you analyze in a Climate Graph?

Temperature ranges and precipitation levels over a year.