Lecture 1 - Regional Geography of Canada Flashcards
What is Geography?
The study of the earth’s surface as the space within which the human population lives. Geo = Earth, Graphy = Writing. Relationship between people and world
What is Regional Geography?
Divides the complex world into smaller, more manageable spatial units called regions
What is a Region?
An area of the earth’s surface defined by its distinctive human or natural characteristics
What region is BC apart of?
Cascadian Region
What are Faultlines?
A geological metaphor applied to economic, social and political cracks that divide regions and people and threaten to destabilize Canada’s integrity as a nation. Such as Centralist/Decentralist, English/French, Aboriginal/Non-Aboriginal, Newcomers/Old Timers
Describe Centralist/Decentralist Faultline
- It leans most heavily on Canada’s geography and political system - regional control over natural resources a particularly contentious issue.
- Federal - Provincial Feuds, often based on transfer and equalization payments
- Central Canada as representing the “National interest” (ex. build pipeline) - Rise of western power as population grows
What percent is French the first language in Quebec?
over 80%
Most immigrants choose to speak what language?
English
Which type of Canadians are declining?
French Canadians
What is a concern from Quebec?
They are losing their language and culture
When was economic and social opportunities begin for Indigenous people?
20th century
What do we begin to see in the last 10-20 years in regards to Indigenous people?
Reconciliation and education on their history
Canada is a land of _______?
immigrants
what are immigrants bringing with them
culture, language and religions
What is sense of place?
strong psychological bond between people to place, both physical nature and human characteristics
What is Core and Periphery Model
Heartland and Hinterland
What percent is BC service industry?
80%
What percent of population live 100km to USA border?
90%
What percent of BC is covered in trees?
65%
Where do civilizations set up?
Near rivers and water
What are the two outlooks on the Core and Periphery Model?
Neo-Marxist and Modernization Theory
What is Neo-Marxist?
- Substitutes regions with classes
- Regional exploitation
- Dependency Theory
Believe working class will rise up over the elite
What is Modernization Theory?
- Not exploitation but development
2. capital and technology will improve periphery
What is Canada’s population
over 37 million?
What percent of Canada’s population live in Ontario and Quebec?
60%
Where are aboriginals mostly concentrated?
Territorial North
What is Globalization?
the increasing interconnectedness of different parts of the world through common processes of economic, environmental, political, and cultural change
What is sustainability?
a vision of development that seeks a balance among economic growth, environmental impacts and social equity
How many earths does Canada use?
3.5 earths
How many earths does USA use
5 earths
