Examen Finale

Densité de Population

Dividing the population of a region by the area of that region (Number of Inhabitants ÷ km²).

Tectoniques des Plaques

Theory created in 1968 by Canadian J. Tuzo Wilson stating the Earth's crust is made up of about 20 tectonic plates, which cause earthquakes, mountain formation, volcanoes, and new crust.

Dérive des continents

Theory proposed by German scientist Alfred Wegener in 1915, stating that all land masses formed a supercontinent called Pangaea about 300 million years ago.

Tsunami

A massive and long wave caused by an underwater earthquake, capable of causing catastrophic damage.

Formation des montagnes

Mountains are formed by convergent plate movement when two continental plates collide, piling, breaking, and pushing immense layers of rock upwards.

Combustibles fossiles

Non-renewable natural energy resources like coal, natural gas, and oil formed from ancient plants and animals.

Ères Géologique

Time periods in Earth's history, including Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic.

Bouclier Canadien

A vast region of Precambrian rocks forming the geological foundation of Canada, rich in metallic minerals.

Climat Continental

Climate characterized by a large annual temperature variation and low annual precipitation, typically found inland.

Climat Maritime

Climate strongly influenced by proximity to the ocean, with little temperature variation and high precipitation.

Calcification

Process in dry climates where water transports dissolved minerals to the surface, leaving them behind as it evaporates.

Lessivage

Removal of minerals from soil by water as it percolates downward, common in humid climates.

Immigration

The process of people settling in a country other than their country of origin.

Industrie essentielle

Industry that sells products outside the community, bringing revenue into the local economy.

Ressource Renouvelable

Resource that can be replenished if used responsibly.

Ressource Non-Renouvelable

Limited resource that cannot be replaced after use.

Masse d’air

A large volume of air that takes on the climatic conditions of the region where it was formed.

Barème des points

System where qualifications earn points to determine eligibility for immigration to Canada.

Précipitation Cyclonique

Occurs when a warm, moist air mass rises over a cold air mass, often associated with storm systems.

Climatogramme

A graph describing the basic characteristics of temperature and precipitation in any given region.