Chapter 4 Canada's Human Face Flashcards

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1
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he number of people settling Canada was greatest

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between 1912 and 1913

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Until the early part of the 20th century, the primary factor behind Canada’s
population growth was

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Natural increase

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3
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As Canada’s population ages, one would expect ______ birth rates and ______ death rates.

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low, high

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4
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From 2001 to 2006, the region with the greatest percentage increase in population was:

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Ontario

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5
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The last territorial expansion in Canada took place when

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Newfoundland

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Canada can be divided into ______ population zones, as described in Bone.

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Four

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7
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Canada’s post-industrial economy is characterized by

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An expanding tertiary/quaternary workforce

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From 2001-2006, the greatest rate of population increase in a CMA occurred in

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Barrie

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9
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What proportion of Canada’s population is due to immigration

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Nearly 20%

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10
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Canada’s population distribution is best described as:

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Extremely unevenly distributed across the country

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11
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Which of Canada’s regions has the hight population density?

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Ontario

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12
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Canada’s population is approximately __________ million.

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34

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13
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The inhabited area of a country is referred to as its

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Ecumene

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14
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Canada’s population density (in persons/square km) is

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3.5

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15
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To which economic sector does mining belong?

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Primary

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