World Geography Unit 5

An ecumene is a region that is well suited to permanent settlement. Which of these best defines Canada's ecumene?

• the plains region

• the border region

• the tundra region

• the subarctic

Ice skating on a frozen canal in winter is an example of how Canadians in Ottawa have (a)  

• created economic activity.
• adapted to their environment.
• celebrated their plural society.
• preserved native peoples' culture.

The graph shows the languages that are spoken in which region of Canada?

• Core Region

• Prairie Region

• Pacific Region

• Northern Region

Each person represents one million people. The graph that represents the population of Canada's Core Region is (a)   .

• Graph A
• Graph B
• Graph C
• Graph D

Which of these is the main reason why so few people live in Canada's Northern Region?

• dense forests

• few resources

• harsh winters

• rugged mountains

The first people to migrate to and settle in Canada came from

• France.

• Asia.

• Great Britain.

• Spain.

According to the graph, what type of population growth does Canada have?

• rapid growth

• slow growth

• negative growth

• zero growth

A society in which different cultural groups keep their own identity, beliefs and traditions is known as?

• plural society

• urban society

• rural society

• ecumene

Areas of the globe that are not too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, or too high are associated with what term?

• plural society

• urban

• rural

• ecumene

What region has the three largest urban areas in Canada?

• Pacific Region

• Prairie Region

• Core Region

• Atlantic Region.