Ontario Landforms

What is a "natural environment"?

• Everything around us that is natural, like land, water, air, plants, and animals.

• Only the buildings and roads in a city.

• Only the animals in a zoo.

• Only the cars and buses on the street.

How does the natural environment influence where people live in Ontario?

• It affects the types of communities and land uses

• It has no effect on where people live

• It only affects the weather

• It only affects animals, not people

What is "population distribution"?

• Where people live

• How people travel

• What people eat

• How people dress

How might the natural environment affect the types of jobs people have?

• Certain jobs depend on the land and resources available

• Jobs are the same everywhere

• Jobs only depend on what people like

• Jobs are chosen randomly

Which of the following is an example of a seasonal job in Ontario?

• Farming in agricultural areas

• Pulp and paper industry in Dryden

• Recreation/tourism in Muskoka

• Food processing in agricultural areas

Which First Nations area is mentioned for hunting, fishing, and trapping?

• Muskoka

• Dryden

• Niagara Falls

• Bkejwanong Territory/Walpole Island First Nation

Why might some jobs depend on the seasons?

• Because the weather changes what work can be done

• Because all jobs are indoors

• Because jobs never change

• Because seasons do not affect jobs

If you see a picture of polluted water from a factory, what question should you ask to think about its impact?

• What colour is the water?

• How do you think this affects the environment (plants, animals, water, air)?

• Who owns the factory?

• How old is the factory?

Which statement best describes the governance of First Nations and Métis communities?

• They have the same governance as all other towns

• They have their own unique governance structures and decision-making

• They do not have any governance

• They are governed by schools

If you were to create a simple thematic map of Ontario, what might you include to show different land uses?

• Draw symbols for farms, factories, and parks in different areas

• Draw only one big house

• Draw only animals

• Draw only water