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Short Answer Long Answer Topics Natural resources Renewable v non-renewable Flow resources Ecological footprint Types of Industry Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary Basic v non- basic industries Multiplier effect Using Natural Resources Three Rs: Recycling, Reusing & Reducing How can individuals, government and industries rethink how they use resources? Industries in Canada (Key info) Forestry Farming Fishing Mining Oil & Gas Water Manufacturing Global Trade & Globalization Outsourcing Manufacturing towns 7 factors for manufacturing Free trade Tariff, Protectionism US- Canada Trade, USMCA (formally NAFTA) Disclaimer: All course material is subject to assessment content. The guide helps to focus on key topics. Natural Resources: Renewable V Non-renewable: (Definition) Renewable resources: resources that can be regenerated if used carefully. Ex. Solar energy, Wind energy, Water (hydropower), Geothermal energy, Biomass (plants/wood). (Definition) Non - Renewable resources: resources that are limited and cannot be replaced once they are used up. Coal, Oil, Natural gas, Nuclear fuel (uranium), Metals like copper or iron (they exist in limited amounts). (Definition) Flow Resources: resources that are replaced by natural actions and must be used when and where they occur or be lost. Ex. Sunlight, Wind, Flowing water (rivers), Ocean waves, Tides. Ecological footprint: Definition: An ecological footprint is the amount of land and resources needed to support how people live. Key Points: It includes how much energy, food, and water people use. More consumption means a bigger footprint. A smaller footprint is better for the environment. Types Of Industry: Primary Industry: (also called extractive industry) an industry that focuses on producing or extracting natural resources. This sector includes forest industries, agriculture, mining, and fishing. Ex. Farming, Fishing, Mining, Forestry (logging), Oil and gas extraction. Secondary Industry: an industry that focuses on making things using the products of primary industries. This sector includes manufacturing, construction, and utilities (the provision and distribution of electricity, water, natural gas, etc.). Ex. Car manufacturing,Food processing (factories), Construction (building houses), Clothing factories, Steel production. Tertiary Industry: (also called service or services-providing industry) an industry that focuses on providing services. This sector includes “everything else” that is not included in the primary and secondary industries. Ex.Teaching, Healthcare (doctors, nurses), Retail workers (stores), Transportation (bus drivers, taxi drivers), Restaurants and food services. Quaternary Industry: Special kinds of services--highly specialized knowledge- based or technological services. Research and development departments, computer programmers, accountants etc. Examples include research and development departments, computer programmers, accountants etc. OR Ex. Research and development (scientists in labs), Computer programming / software development, Accountants and financial analysts, Data analysis / big data specialists, Scientific consulting or technical advisory services. Basic V Non-basic Industries: (Definition) Basic Industry: A job that brings money into an economy from somewhere else. Example: manufacturing something in your hometown then selling it somewhere else (Definition) Non-basic Industry: A job that circulates money within an economy. Example: getting your haircut at a local barber (Definition) Multiplier Effect: the increase in total wealth or income that occurs when raw money is injected into an economy. Using Natural Resources: The Three Rs: Recycling, Reusing & Reducing: Reducing: The item is neither purchased nor produced in the first place. Fewer new items are produced. AMOUNT OF RESOURCE SAVINGS: MOST Reusing: The item is used by someone else when you no longer want it. The environmental cost of manufacturing the item is avoided. AMOUNT OF RESOURCE SAVINGS: MORE Recycling: The item is destroyed when you no longer want it, but the material in the item is recovered for reuse. The environmental cost of obtaining the raw materials for the item is avoided. AMOUNT OF RESOURCE SAVINGS: SOME None of the 3Rs: The item is taken to a landfill or burned in an incinerator. AMOUNT OF RESOURCE SAVINGS: NONE How can individuals, government and industries rethink how they use resources?: People, governments, and industries can use resources wisely through choices, laws, incentives, and technology to reduce waste, protect the environment, and improve life Industries In Canada (Key Info): Forestry: Forestry = managing forests for resources and sustainability Covers 32% of Canada, mainly Boreal Forest Challenges: climate change and wildfires Farming: Farming is renewable with sustainable practices Prairies = grains; Ontario = fruits/vegetables/livestock; Quebec = dairy/mixed Challenges: soil loss, erosion, farmland loss, climate change Fishing: Fishing is renewable and important for jobs and food Found on coasts, inland, and Arctic regions Challenges: overfishing; solutions: sustainable practices Mining: Minerals are non-renewable and essential for technology Canada develops partnerships to secure critical minerals Sustainable use meets needs while reducing environmental impact Oil & Gas: Non-renewable: oil, gas, coal; cause greenhouse gases Oil = West Canada; Gas = BC; Coal = 300 million years old Renewable: wind, solar, hydro; more sustainable Water: Fresh water is drinkable, used for farming, industry, and energy Makes up ~2.5–3% of the world’s water and is renewable via the water cycle Canada has over 2 million lakes/rivers, with ~9% of the world’s freshwater Manufacturing: Outsourcing: Definition: Outsourcing is when a company moves part of its operation (e.g., manufacturing or IT support) to another country to take advantage of cheaper labour costs and/or less stringent labour and environmental controls. How does Outsourcing Impact the Canadian labour market?: It impacts the Canadian labour market because it eliminates jobs in Canada because companies move to other countries for cheaper labour. Manufacturing Towns: Definition: A Manufacturing Town is a town that develops primarily because of factories and manufacturing industries. Key Points: People move there for jobs in factories. The town’s economy depends on manufacturing. Often located near raw materials, transportation, or customers to make production easier. 7 Factors for Manufacturing: Factor: Location of Customers Key Takeaways: Companies prefer being close to customers Ensure deliveries arrive on time JIT helps deliver packages on schedule Factor: Proximity to Raw Materials Key Takeaways: Some prefer being near raw materials Raw materials are bulkier than finished goods Processed/frozen products are easier to ship Factor: Availability of Fresh Water and/or Power Key Takeaways: Reliable water and power needed for all manufacturers Aluminum production needs lots of cheap electricity Factor: Labour Supply Key Takeaways: Many products come from China or Bangladesh Skilled workers preferred over many unskilled workers Factor: Transportation Key Takeaways: Effective transportation needed for raw materials and products Method depends on speed and type of goods Factor: Political Factors Key Takeaways: Governments at all levels can influence location Financial incentives may encourage companies to locate in certain areas Factor: Circumstance Key Takeaways: Not all location decisions are logical Factors often focus on minimizing costs and improving efficiency Global Trade & Globalization: Free Trade: Definition: International trade without tariffs or other barriers to trade. Tariff, Protectionism: Tariff Protectionism means using tariffs (taxes on imports) to protect local businesses from foreign competition. Definitions: Tariff: A tax applied to imported goods that is designed to protect domestic manufacturers by making foreign goods more expensive. Protectionism: Protecting local industries, often by making imports more expensive. So together, it’s charging taxes on imports to help local businesses compete. US- Canada Trade, USMCA (formally NAFTA): Mr. Trump signed an updated trade deal called the Canada-United States- Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). CUSMA made it easier and cheaper for the three countries to trade goods and services. CUSMA makes trade cheaper between Canada, U.S., and Mexico Canada and U.S. are major trading partners; most Canadians live near the border Tariffs can backfire, hurting both economies and jobs (NAFTA INFO): NAFTA= trade deal between Canada, U.S, and Mexico that made trading goods and services easier and cheaper; replaced by CUSMA

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UNIT ONE: CANADA AND THE WORLD Focus Questions: •What is the approx. population of Canada? 41 million (41 288 599 • Map of Canada o Name the 3 oceans that touch Canada – be able to locate them on a map Pacific ocean Arctic ocean Atlantic Ocean o Name the 10 provinces and their capital cities British Columbia (Victoria) Alberta (Edmonton) Saskatchewan (Regina) Manitoba (Winnipeg) Ontario (Toronto) Quebec (Quebec City) Newfoundland and Labrador (St.John’s) Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) New Brunswick (Fredericton) Nova Scotia (Halifax) o Name the 3 territories and their capital cities Yukon Territory (White Horse) Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) Nunavut (Iqaluit) o Locate the provinces and territories but not the capital cities (just know them for each province and territory) •What are the 6 factors of the HDI? Life expectancy (how long you can live) Population Growth (how fast the population grows) Education (access the opportunity to learning) Health Care (access to availability to health) Wealth (measures the wealth of the nation) Food supply (measures the availability of nutrition) •What is a Developed Country? Describe it and list 3 developed countries A developed country is in higher demand in living conditions. I.e. higher social and economic levels, average incomes, many luxuries. -20% of the world's population live in these countries Canada USA Japan Spain France •What is a Developing Country? Describe it and list 3 developing countries A developing country is in lower demand for living conditions. I.e. lower social and economic level, high levels of poverty. Primary industry is agriculture→in order to feed themselves and to trade for money Ethiopia Nigeria Rwanda Bangladesh Pakistan •What are cash crops? Which countries grow these? Cash crops are crops that are grown to be sold for money (exports) Crops that are grown: -Bananas/tropical fruit -Mango -Cocoa beans -Coconuts -Coffee beans -Dragon fruit -Cotton -Sugar •Which country gives the most in foreign aid money? Foreign Aid: Money, food or other resources given by one country to another to promote development and welfare United states gives the most in foreign aid money ($66.04 billion) UNIT TWO: INTERACTIONS IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Focus Questions: •What is Pangaea and who came up with this idea and what did he call the theory? 200 million years ago the continents formed a single giant land mass supercontinent called Pangaea and started to split up -Alfred Wegner came up with this theory and named it continental drift •What evidence did Wegener have to prove his theory? There were 4 PUZZLE PIECES- Shorelines of the continents seem to fit together like a puzzle piece (east coast of South America fit with the west coast of Africa) SIMILAR FOSSILS AND ROCK TYPES Similar rock types were found in these two locations despite the fact that they were thousands of km apart (East coast of south america and west coast of africa) LOCATION OF MOUNTAINS Wegener found mountains formed 300 million years ago that are similar in age and structure on both sides of the Atlantic ocean EVIDENCE OF ICE SHEETS Ice sheets covered southern Africa, India and Australia about 250 million years ago •What are the 4 layers of the earth and which is liquid? Crust Mantel Outer core (Liquid layer) Inner core •What is the Ring of Fire and where is it located? An area where large amounts of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur The Ring of Fire is a direct result of plate tectonics and the movement and collisions of plates. Located in: Basin of the Pacific Ocean •Landform Regions of Canada o Review the map o Which landform region do you live in? Toronto is in this landform region. I live in the Great Lakes-St Lawrence Lowland region. o Which landform region has the Rocky Mountains? Western Cordillera o Which landform region is near the Pacific Ocean? Western Cordillera o Which landform region is the furthest north? Innuitian Mountains o Which landform region is the smallest? Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands o Which landform region is the largest? Canadian Shield •Which landform region is known as the Breadbasket with large wheat farms? Interior Plains • Define climate and weather – what is the difference? Weather The day to day conditions of the atmosphere -Short periods of time -Small areas -Temperature and precipitation Climate Weather conditions of a large area for a long period of time DIFFERENCE TIME PERIOD- Weather describes atmospheric conditions over a few days while climate describes many years (around 20) LAND AREA- Weather=localized (ex. Rainy in brampton and sunny in vaughan) Climate=regionalized (ex. All of southern Ontario has the same climate) •What are the factors that affect climate? List them (LOWERN) Latitude Ocean Currents Wind currents Elevation Relief Nearness to water o Which one might affect the coast of BC the most Nearness to water affects BC the most. o Which one might affect the Arctic the most Latitude •What are the 3 ocean currents that affect Canada? Where are they? Pacific- West coast Arctic- Northern Atlantic- Eastern • Maritime vs continental MARITIME: -Mainly found along the eastern and western coasts (typcial climate fo areas near the coast -Mild winters and summers -Frequent precipitation (close to or usually over 1000mm a year, lowest around 900) Examples- Vancouver, British Columbia or St. john’s NFL or Halifax, Nova Scotia CONTINENTAL: -Typical climate of areas more inland in the interior of Canada (Prairie provinces such as Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) -Variations of temperature because of the lack of bodies of water (Hot summers and very cold winters) -Increased temp fluctuations (high summer temps and low winter temps) -Less precipitation (usually 200-1000 of rain a year) Examples- Regina, Saskatchewan, Calgary, Alberta, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Ottawa, Ontario • Climate Graphs and how to do the calculations: Climate graphs show TOTAL MONTHLY PRECIPITATION and AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES typically in a particular location o What is the formula for calculating the average temperature? Add up all the temperatures and divide by 12 (℃) o What is the formula for calculating the total precipitation? Add up all the monthly precipitation totals (mm) o What is the formula for calculating the temperature range? The highest temperature minus the lowest temperature (℃) o Can you figure out how to find the month with the highest temperature and the Lowest temperature On a graph you look at the highest points and the lowest • Name the climate region by the Pacific Ocean Pacific Maritime • Name the climate region by the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Maritime • Name the climate region in Canada’s far north Arctic • Name the climate region you live in. Boreal •Which climate region is a frozen desert? Arctic •What is global warming? The rising of the average temperature on Earth o Why does it happen? Global warming happens because of the greenhouse gases that are emitted into the Earth’s atmosphere. o What activities cause it? Are they mainly human made reasons? NATURAL CAUSES (cannot be caused by humans) MAN MADE CAUSES (Human actions) Temperature fluctuations of the planet Volcanic eruptions Increased solar activity Transportation Manufacturing Oil drilling Farming Deforestation MAN MADE CAUSED OVERPOWER NATURAL CAUSES o Which gases are most responsible for global warming? Where do they come from? Four main gases that absorb radiation are H20- water vapor CO2- Carbon Dioxide (burning fossil fuels and Deforestation) CH4- Methane (agriculture) N2O- Nitrous Oxide (Agriculture) o Which is the worst greenhouse gas? Carbon Dioxide o How does it happen - Explain the process of global warming Sun emits energy in the form of SHORTWAVE RADIATION which can go through anything clear Reaches earth and absorbs but some escapes back into space Long Wave cannot go through anything (not even greenhouse gases) Longwave returns back to Earth making it hotter than it should be o What is the difference between longwave vs shortwave radiation? Short wave- Can go through anything clear Long wave- Cannot go through anything o What might be some global warming problems in Canada Changes rain and snow patterns Migration and life cycles Less snow and ice Higher temperatures and more heat waves UNIT THREE: CHANGING POPULATIONS AND L IVABLE COMMUNITIES Focus Questions: •What is a census? A census is used to count the population and learn important data •Where does the majority of Canada’s population live? Ontario • Name the 4 main classes of immigrants to Canada? Economic Class Family class Refugees Humanitarian and other •Which class of immigrants goes through the point system and how many points do they need to earn? ECONOMIC CLASS- 67/100 points •What factors can you earn points for? Hasn't committed a serious Doesn’t pose a risk to Canada’s security Hasn’t violated human or internationa rights Is in good health (determined by a medical exam) Has a valid passport or travel document Anyone applying to live permanently in Canada must provide A police certificate or criminal record check Their photo and fingerprints if over 14 or under 79 years of age •From which class does Canada accept the most immigrants? Economic Class •Which people can immigrate to Canada in the Family Class Immigrants? FAMILY CLASS: -Parents -Spouses -Children joining family members that are already living in Canada •What is a refugee? Two Main types of resettled refugees: GOVERNMENT ASSISTED PRIVATELY SPONSORED Referred by the UN refugee agency based on their location and vulnerability and are getting government assistance during this transition Brought to Canada by government approved citizens and organizations that assume legal and financial responsibility for them Refugees cannot apply directly to be resettled in Canada All refugees undergo screening by Canadian officials and generally have permanent resident status when they arrive. • Define and list examples of push factors for immigrants PUSH FACTORS (Reasons for leaving your home country to go live in another one, what pushes people out?) War and conflict Natural disasters Unfair political reasons Poverty Limited rights and freedoms Lack of employment Racial persecution Religious persecution Lack of services- lack of access to education and healthcare Dislike the climate No family • Define and list examples of pull factors for immigrants PULL FACTORS (Reasons to choose a country to go live in (what pulls people to come?) Religious freedom Marriage Opportunities for better employment Family Improve standard of living Favourable climate Democratic government More rights and freedoms •Population pyramids It is a diagram that gives information about a country’s population breakdown by age and gender for any year % of males and females in each group The proportion of young people (0-14 years old) The proportion of Working people (15-64 years old) The proportion of Elderly people (65 and older) o How do you calculate the total % of children in a population? Add the percentages from 0-14 o How do you calculate the total % of working population Add the percentages from 15-64 years old o How do you calculate the total % of seniors in a population? Add the percentages from 65 and above o What is dependency load and how do you calculate it? The % of the population that does not work and so it depends on the working population (Add the % of children and the % of seniors to get a total %) o pyramid with a wide base means what? POPULATION GROWTH o A pyramid with a narrow base means what? POPULATION DECLINE •What is a baby boomer? In 1950, after WW2, many families began to have children which meant the birth rate was very high. (1950-1965) -As the baby boomers grow older Canada’s population will continue to age as there is so many of them to still age •What is a centenarian? A person who is 100 years old and above •What does the greying of Canada’s population mean? Population is getting older so it is aging as a whole and not made up of mainly young people o Why is this happening? There are 2 main reasons – can you explain them? INCREASE IN LIFE EXPECTANCY - Life expectancy in Canada is currently 83 years old for men and 84 for women - More Canadians than ever before are living to 85 and beyond DECREASE IN BIRTH RATES - People are not having large families anymore as woman no longer stay home and choose to work, children are expensive and not everyone gets married today o what are some of the problems we can encounter as a country in the future if this continues? More Candians are receiving old age pension and are seeking more health care and services = expensive to have many seniors Proportionally fewer people are working and paying income tax = less money available Housing and transportation needs are changing, as is consumption, which is shifting towards goods and services for seniors The # of families made up of couples whose children have left home is also on the rise •Where does the majority of Canada’s population live? ONTARIO UNIT FOUR: CANADIAN INDUSTRIES AND RESOURCE Focus Questions: •What is an Ecological Footprint? THE AMOUNT OF THE ENVIRONMENT NECESSARY TO PRODUCE THE GOODS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT OUR LIFESTYLES -It is a way of looking at how much of the Earth we each use to live the life that we are in this country -An area of land and water that would be required to provide for a countries populations resources and absorb its waste o How is it measured? Calculated in hectares of land, and is used to calculate the amount of Earth’s bio-productive space needed to keep a population at its current level of resource consumption -Use the amount of land area / person o Which countries have large footprints? CHINA USA INDIA o Which countries have small footprints ETHIOPIA MALI o How does a footprint get larger? o What can be done to reduce a footprint? Switch of the lights Take the stairs AC on? Shut the windows Take shorter showers Power down laptops Unplug electronics when not in use Keep room temp moderate Do full laundry loads Use fewer or share appliances Switch to LED lightbulbs •What is sustainable development? Meeting present needs without compromising the chances of future generations to meet their needs •What is an export? The selling of goods and services to another country •What is an import? The buying of goods and services from another country • Name and explain the 3 main types of industries found in Canada and what they do PRIMARY SECTOR (Resource based industries) SECONDARY SECTOR (Manufacturing) TERTIARY SECTOR (service industries) Harvesting or extracting raw materials from nature JOBS: -Mining -Famers -Fishers -Foresters -oil workers Converting raw materials into fishing products JOBS: -Factory workers -Food processors -Construction workers Providing services to businesses and consumers JOBS: -Retail workers -Teachers -Nurses -Dentists -Restaurant staff -Lawyers -Electrician o Which sector employs the most people SERVICE INDUSTRIES (76% OF CANADA’S POPULATION) •List the conventional sources of energy FOSSIL FUELS NUCLEAR ENERGY NATURAL GASES •List the alternative sources of energy SOLAR ENERGY WIND ENERGY HYDROELECTRICITY GEOTHERMAL BIOMASS O what are some of the advantages of alternative energy forms? -Never runs out -Abundant (more power than needed) -Sustainable (energy were getting now is gonna be the same later) -Clean •Which sources of energy are renewable and which are non renewable? ALTERNATIVE= RENEWABLE CONVENTIONAL= NON RENEWABLE •Which source of energy does Canada produce the most? ALTERNATIVE SOURCES (hydroelectricity) •Which sector of the economy uses the most energy? PRIMARY SECTOR (RESOURCE BASED INDUSTRIES) •Which sources are Canadians dependent on? ALTERNATIVE SOURCES •Which province has a lot of production of fossil fuels? ALBERTA WHEN YOU ARE DONE THIS REVIEW, COMPLETE THE PRACTICE SHEET

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