Unit Test Chapter 13 14 And 15

Question 1

Explain The factor,latitude, in detail

Answer 1

Two reasons it affects, more atmosphere = less sun reaching earth, and curvature of earth makes the sun spread over a larger area latitude up temperature down

Question 2

Describe relief precipitation

Answer 2

Warm moist air rises and as it goes over a mountain it rises and cools, condensing causing precipitation on windward side of mountain. Most common on west coast ex B.C.

Question 3

What are the four parts of soil

Answer 3

BAAM- bacteria and organic materials , air, moisture, and minerals.

Question 4

Describe the Mixedwood Plains ~Landform

Answer 4

Landscape: flat with rolling hills + St. Lawrence river and Great Lakes

Question 5

Describe the Mixedwood Plains ~ climate

Answer 5

Cool in winter warm in summer

Question 6

Describe the Mixedwood Plains ~ Vegetation

Answer 6

Mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, more deciduous in south and more coniferous in North

Question 7

Describe the Mixedwood Plains ~ soils

Answer 7

Brown or gray-brown podzols (leached, wet-climate soils) good for agriculture but heavily fertilized

Question 8

Describe the Mixedwood Plains ~ wildlife

Answer 8

Large variety of birds ex. Sparrows, robins, blue jays, etc. other animals include raccoons and foxes.

Question 9

Describe the Mixedwood Plains ~ human characteristics

Answer 9

50% of Canada’s population, large cities ex. Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, And London

Question 10

Describe the Mixedwood Plains ~ jobs

Answer 10

Urbanization, manufacturing, agriculture and recreation

60% of Canada’s industry

Question 11

What are the factors that affect climate?

Answer 11

L.O.W.E.R.N- latitude, ocean currents, winds and air masses, elevation, relief, and nearness to water.

Question 12

What are the eight parts of a river

Answer 12

Source
Branch
Delta
Main stream
Divide line
Fork
Drainage basin
Mouth