Unit 2 - Physical Connections

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The red dots on the map represent:

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Earthquakes that occur under the water are called:

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About how many Earthquakes can be felt every year?

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Who proposed the Continental Drift Theory?

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Alfred Wegener had four proofs for his Continental Drift Theory. Which of the following is not one of his proofs?

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What year did Alfred Wegener propose his Continental Drift Theory?

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In the 1960s Canadian J. Tuzo Wilson proposed which theory?

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Why was Wegener's Continental Drift Theory not accepted?

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Which statement about Plate Tectonics is incorrect?

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What causes the tectonic plates to move?

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What causes land to be built up?

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What causes elevated areas on Earth to be worn down?

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What are the two main causes of erosion?

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Place the main Geologic Eras in the correct order - from oldest to newest.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?

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Igneous rock is formed when:

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Metamorphic rock is formed when

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Sedimentary Rock is formed when

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What landform is Oakville located in?

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What landform is Temagami, and most of Ontario and Quebec found in?

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What landform is British Columbia found in?

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Which landform would be best for Farming?

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Which landform would be best for fishing?

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Which landform would be best for Mining Metallic Minerals?

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During the Last Ice Age, Canada was almost completely covered by glaciers.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding glacier formation?

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How do continental glaciers move?

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How do Alpine glaciers move?

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Which of the following statements about how Alpine glaciers shape the land is incorrect?

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How do Continental Glaciers shape the land?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?

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Which Climate Factor is illustrated in the picture?

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Which of the following statements about Ocean Currents is INCORRECT?

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Which of the following statements about Wind and Air Masses is INCORRECT?

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What causes Prevailing Winds?

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What is the name of the Prevailing Wind that moves from West to East across Canada?

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Polar Fronts are responsible for much of Canada's rainfall.

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Elevation is often responsible for Relief Precipitation.

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Which of the following statements about Maritime Climates is true?

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Which of the following statements about Continental Climates is true?

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Which of the reasons below is NOT responsible for Canada having many different Climates?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

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What is happening in the picture?

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Why is air cooler at higher elevations?

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What type of precipitation is shown?

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What type of precipitation is shown?

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What type of precipitation is shown in the picture?

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When moist air rises up the windward slope of a mountain, what type of precipitation could we expect?

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When heat from the sun causes warm moist air to rise, what type of precipitation would we expect?

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When a cool air mass meets a warm air mass, the warmer air mass is forced up and over the cool air mass. What type of precipitation is this?

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Unit 2 - Physical Connections

Unit 2 - Physical Connections

The red dots on the map represent:

Earthquakes that occur under the water are called:

About how many Earthquakes can be felt every year?

Who proposed the Continental Drift Theory?

Alfred Wegener had four proofs for his Continental Drift Theory. Which of the following is not one of his proofs?

What year did Alfred Wegener propose his Continental Drift Theory?

In the 1960s Canadian J. Tuzo Wilson proposed which theory?

Why was Wegener's Continental Drift Theory not accepted?

Which statement about Plate Tectonics is incorrect?

What causes the tectonic plates to move?

What causes land to be built up?

What causes elevated areas on Earth to be worn down?

What are the two main causes of erosion?

Place the main Geologic Eras in the correct order - from oldest to newest.

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?

Igneous rock is formed when:

Metamorphic rock is formed when

Sedimentary Rock is formed when

What landform is Oakville located in?