Unit 3- Human Systems Test
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Part A-Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
Instructions: Circle the correct answer for each question
1) Which of the following age groups is not part of the dependency load?
a. 0-4
b. 10-14
c. 15-19
d. 65-69
2) Which of the following is an example of a Push factor?
a. Better job opportunities
b. War
c. Lower Taxes
d. Joining Family
3) Which of the following is an example of a Pull Factor?
a. Favorable Conditions
b. Religious Persecution
c. Terrorism
d. Natural Disasters
4) Which type of immigrant needs to have an ability to make a significant financial contribution to
Canada’s economy?
a. Skilled Worker
b. Business Immigrant
c. Family Immigrant
d. Refugee
5) Which type of immigrant is reunited with a close family member, who is sponsoring them in Canada?
a. Skilled Worker
b. Business Immigrant
c. Family Immigrant
d. Refugee
6) Which type of immigrant fears cruel or inhumane treatment in their home country?
a. Skilled Worker
b. Business Immigrant
c. Family Immigrant
d. Refugee
7) Which type of immigrant needs to receive a score of 67 points or higher on an immigration test to be
able to immigrate?
a. Skilled Worker
b. Business Immigrant
c. Family Immigrant
d. Refugee
Questions 8-10 answers are based on the images below.
8) Which of the above patterns is a Linear Settlement Pattern?
a. A
b. B
c. C
9) Which of the patterns is a Dispersed Settlement Pattern?
a. A
b. B
c. C
10) Which of the patterns is a Concentrated Settlement Pattern?
a. A
b. B
c. C
11) Which type of Rural Settlement Pattern was established before the development of the railway and
major roads and has long, thin lots along major waterways?
a. Long Lots
b. Concession System
c. Section System
d. None of the Above
12) Which type of Rural Settlement Pattern is found in the Southern Prairies?
a. Long Lots
b. Concession System
c. Section System
d. None of the Above
13) Which type of Rural Settlement Pattern was established long before major settlement had occurred?
a. Long Lots
b. Concession System
c. Section System
d. None of the Above
14) Which type of Rural Settlement Pattern is found in Southern Ontario?
a. Long Lots
b. Concession System
c. Section System
d. None of the Above
15) Which Rural Settlement Pattern is found in Southern Quebec?
a. Long Lots
b. Concession System
c. Section System
d. None of the Above
16) Which of the following is not a reason that cities form?
a. Reasonably flat
b. Good farm land
c. On a transportation route
d. Close to some form of industry
17) What percentage of an urban area is Residential?
a. 40%
b. 32%
c. 10%
d. 7%
18) What percentage of an urban area is Open Space/Recreation?
a. 40%
b. 32%
c. 10%
d. 6%
19) What percentage of an urban area is Industrial?
a. 40%
b. 32%
c. 10%
d. 7%
20) Which type of road is the smallest and narrowest of the four types?
a. Expressway
b. Arterial
c. Collector
d. Local
21) Which type of road has a moderate amount of traffic over a short distance?
a. Expressway
b. Arterial
c. Collector
d. Local
22) Which type of road is the largest capacity road?
a. Expressway
b. Arterial
c. Collector
d. Local
Part B-Matching
Match the terms from Column 1 with the definition in Column 2 (1/2 mark each)
Column 1`
_C__Demography
Column 2
A. Number of births per 1000 people
_G__Immigration
B Number of deaths per 1000 people
_F__Emigration
C. Study of population numbers, distribution, trends and issues
_A__Birth Rate
D. Portion of the population under 14 and over 65
_B__Death Rate
E. Time it takes for a country’s population to double.
_H__Natural Increase Rate
F. Permanently moving from country of origin to live in another country.
_J__Total Growth Rate
G. Permanently move to a new country to settle there.
_E__Doubling Time
H. Difference between the Birth Rate and Death Rate
_D__Dependency Load
I. Pattern showing where people live in an area.
_I__Population Distribution
J. Natural Increase Rate plus Net Migration Rate per 1000 people
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Part C- Categorize
For the following examples of Urban Land Use, determine whether it is (A) Industrial,
(B) Open Space/Recreation or (C) Institutional (1/2 mark each)
_A_ Warehouse
_C_ Police Station
_C_ Hospital
_B_ Arena
_B_ Soccer Field
_A_ Factory
_C_ School
_C_ Church
_B_ Community Centre
_A_ Manufacturing Plant
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Part D- Short Answer
Answer the following question in the spaces provided.
1. List 3 the factors that affected Rural Settlement and explain how each factor had an effect.
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2. Using the Population Pyramids below, answer the following questions.
a) Which stage would the 1956 population be in?
b) Which stage would the 2004 population be in?
c) In 1956, which part of the dependency load (14 and under or 65 and over) would required more
services? Explain your answer.
d) In 2004, which part of the dependency load (14 and under or 65 and over) would required more
services? Explain your answer
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3. Cities depend on some economic base to function, describe the economic base for each kind of Urban place
and provide a Canadian example
Kind of Urban
Place
Manufacturing
City
Transportation
Hub
Tourist City
Government
Centre
Resource- Based
Community
Description
Example
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4. Answer one of the following paragraph questions. This question is out of 6; make sure you have enough
information for 5 marks.
1. What is an intervening obstacle, in terms of immigration, and describe 3 intervening obstacle.
2. Outline the 3 types of rural settlement patterns in Canada and be sure to include the reason for that
type of pattern existence
3. Describe the 3 ways that a city develops. Provide an example for each method.
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