Unit # 2 Physical Patters Are Important
Learning Goals:
◊ I can describe patterns in physical geography around the world
◊ I can identify the forces that produce geographic patterns.
◊ I can describe how patterns in physical geography affect people in the world.
◊ I can apply my learning to investigate geographic problems.
Chapter # 4 Landforms and Rivers page G 64 – G 87
My Notes:
Volcanoes
Change the
Earth
LANDFORMS
AND RIVERS
Natural Disasters
in the News
Landform
processes
Natural Disasters in the News
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Activating Prior Knowledge
Examples of natural disasters I know about:
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What Causes a Tsunami? (page G56-57)
A tsunami is a special type of _______ and is sometimes mistaken as a ________.
A tsunami is caused by ____________________________________________.
Why do Earthquakes Occur? (page G57-58)
Did you know an earthquake shakes the earth about every ___ minutes!
Earthquakes occur because _________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Zones of the Earth (page G68)
Label and colour the zones of the earth as show on page 68.
Here is a picture to show me how tsunamis and earthquakes are related.
Volcanoes Change the Earth (pp. G70-72)
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Fill in the cloze passage with words from the box.
higher
cracks higher magma faults
changing
composite shield
Pressure
cones
Volcanoes are constantly __________ the face of the earth. Volcanoes start when
m___________ is able to break through the thin crust. The magma usually finds its way
to the surface through __________ or f_______ in the crust. ___________ from
below pushes the magma upward, causing the volcano to mount h_______ and h_______.
There are two different types of _____ that can be produced. A c_________cone is
made up of layers of cinders and magma. The other type is a sh_______ cone where the
volcano may be built of entirely cinders.
A composite cone forms from altering
layers of cinder and magma.
The cone grows higher and higher with
each volcanic activity.
Diagram from page 70
Diagram from page 70
Where Are Volcanoes Found? – page G 71
Volcanoes usually occur along the edges the _________. When ____ plates collide, the
ocean plate is dragged underneath the bigger continental plate.
The Pacific Ring of Fire – page G71
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge – page G 71
ash cloud - an ash cloud is the cloud of ash
that forms in the air after some volcanic
eruptions.
magma chamber - a magma chamber contains
magma (molten rock) deep within the Earth's
crust.
conduit - a conduit is a passage through
side vent - a side vent is a vent in the side
which magma (molten rock) flows in a volcano. of a volcano.
crust - the crust is Earth's outermost, rocky vent - a vent is an opening in the Earth's
layer.
surface through which volcanic materials
erupt.
lava - lava is molten rock; it usually comes
out of erupting volcanoes.
The Parts of a Volcano
Understanding Landform Patters (pp. G73-77)
________, October ___, 2012
Landform Region
1. Rocky
Mountains
2. Sierra Madre
3. Canadian
Shield
4. Great Plains
5. Appalachian
Mountains
Maximum
Elevation
(map)
Description of Region (photos)
VOCABULARY
Definition
PLATE
TECTONICS
Way to use new word:
IGNEOUS
ROCK
Way to use new word:
METAMORPHIC
ROCK
Way to use new word:
SEDIMENTARY
ROCK
Way to use new word:
EPICENTRE
Way to use new word:
TIDAL WAVE
Way to use new word:
STORM SURGE
Way to use new word:
LAND
PROCESSES
Way to use new word:
RIVER
SYSTEM
Way to use new word:
Drawing to Remember
New Meaning
Chapter # 1,2,3 Review for Geography Assessment on Thurs. Oct. 18, 2012
PART A: Matching terms.
They will not be word for word definitions. You will need to match 5 out of 10 concepts.
transition zone, ecozone, metropolitan area, formal region, coniferous forest, broadleaf forest, urbanization,
functional region, environment, cultural landscape, herbivores, road map, interaction, carnivores, relief, thematic
map, mountains, landmark, system, movement, latitude, longitude, relative location, absolute location, place, flow
PART B: Multiple Choice.
These questions will be based on the discussions we had in class and the work we took up (e.g. the end
of chapter review). You will need to do 5 out of 7 questions.
PART C: Possible short answer questions.
There will be 5 selected. You will need to pick 2 or 3.
►In three steps, explain how to find map location using an alpha-numeric grid.
►Define the term “public transit,” and explain two advantages for a city.
►Use an example to explain how an animal species has adapted to the landforms where
it lives.
►Explain briefly how each of the following must share the blame for the cod crisis in
Newfoundland (a) new technology b) foreign fishers c) fisheries scientists
►Why do most logging companies prefer to clear-cut forests?
►Why do conservationists oppose clear-cutting forests?
►Give three specific examples of different types of functional regions in your local area.
Part A : 5 questions
Part B: 5 Questions
Part C: 2 or 3 questions
Plus, your unit project will be used to assess your work in this unit.
Chapter # 1,2,3 Review for Geography Assessment on Thurs. Oct. 18, 2012
PART A: Matching terms.
They will not be word for word definitions. You will need to match 5 out of 10 concepts.
transition zone, ecozone, metropolitan area, formal region, coniferous forest, broadleaf forest, urbanization,
functional region, environment, cultural landscape, herbivores, road map, interaction, carnivores, relief, thematic
map, mountains, landmark, system, movement, latitude, longitude, relative location, absolute location, place, flow
PART B: Multiple Choice.
These questions will be based on the discussions we had in class and the work we took up (e.g. the end
of chapter review). You will need to do 5 out of 7 questions.
PART C: Possible short answer questions.
There will be 5 selected. You will need to pick 2 or 3.
►In three steps, explain how to find map location using an alpha-numeric grid.
►Define the term “public transit,” and explain two advantages for a city.
►Use an example to explain how an animal species has adapted to the landforms where
it lives.
►Explain briefly how each of the following must share the blame for the cod crisis in
Newfoundland (a) new technology b) foreign fishers c) fisheries scientists
►Why do most logging companies prefer to clear-cut forests?
►Why do conservationists oppose clear-cutting forests?
►Give three specific examples of different types of functional regions in your local area.
Part A : 5 questions
Part B: 5 Questions
Part C: 2 or 3 questions
Plus, your unit project will be used to assess your work in this unit.
Understanding Landform Patters (pp. G82-85)
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Great Rivers of the World (page G 82)
A River System is ____________________________________________________________
Water erosion is the most evident in ___________________________________________ into
landscapes.
V_____________ have fertile soils because rivers carry loads of sediment down to the ocean.
S_____________ are also a convenient means for transportation.
Drainage Pattern (page G 84)
Drainage (page G 85)
Dendritic Drainage: __________________________________________________________
Page 84.
Trellis Drainage: ___________________________________________________________
Page 84.
The Pollution of Drainage Basins (page 85)
A drainage basin is _________________________________________________________.
Examples of drainage basins:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Comparison of Physical Forces and Features
Feature or Force
Tsunami
Earthquake
Volcano
Shield
Fold Mountains
Plains and
Lowlands
Causes
Connection to Movement of
the Earth’s Plates (if any)