Geography Unit #2.

Question 1

Define: geology

Answer 1

The science of the earths structure.

Question 2

What is a volcano?

Answer 2

An opening or rupture in the earths surface that allows hot magma, gases, and ash to come out from under the earth.

Question 3

Define: earthquake

Answer 3

The shaking of the earth created by the movement of the tectonic plates under the earth.

Question 4

Which landform region is made of Precambrian rock and is known as the core of Canada?

Answer 4

The Canadian Shield

Question 5

Name the five Great Lakes:

Answer 5

Superior, Huron, Ontario, Erie, Michigan

Question 6

Define ice age

Answer 6

When the earth was covered by massive ice sheets many years ago

Question 7

What is a glacier?

Answer 7

Huge masses of ice usually an alpine glacier or continental glacier.

Question 8

What is Algonquin? And why is it important?

Answer 8

It is the oldest park in Canada

Question 9

What does natural disaster mean?

Answer 9

Something that occurs in the natural environment that affects human activity.

Question 10

Explain the difference between preservation and conservation

Answer 10

Conservation is the sustainable use of resources while preservation is attempting to maintain places that are untouched by humans

Question 11

Define atmosphere:

Answer 11

The gases surrounding and protecting the earth