SS10 – Horizons Chpt 3 (5)
- The Cultural Landscape of Western Canada
The Cultural Landscapes of Western Canada
Directions: Read pages 115-121 in your text Horizons: Canada Moves West
1. On a separate piece of paper, provide definitions for the following terms;
boom and bust
-words used to describe a healthy (booming) economy or one that is
slow (bust)
population distribution -where people live within a given area
population density -the average number of people in a given area
2. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions using COMPLETE
SENTENCES;
a.
What is a cultural landscape and how can opposing attitudes regarding this
landscape result in conflict or crisis? (2 mks for identification and quality of
explanation)
-environments that have been used and altered by humans are called ‘cultural environments
or cultural landscapes.
-cultural attitudes determine how people view and use the land. There always seems to be
conflict over land use…ie run of the river power projects, logging, motors on the Columbia
river. Etc.
b. In your own words, describe the typical rise and fall of a “resource town”. ( 2
mks for quality of description)
-resource towns typically go through boom and bust cycles as the resource is developed and
then exhausted. Golden’s population hinges on the extraction of timber and modifying the
lumber into useful plywood and laminated veneer lumber. As the demand for the product
waxes and wanes, so does our population. Once the wood is exhausted, the mill will no longer
operate.
c.
What is the difference between political “artificial” boundaries and natural
“geographic” boundaries. Identify at least one major problem associated with
“artificial” boundaries. (2 mks for quality of response and inclusion of details)
-geographic boundaries are natural boundaries (rivers, mountains, plains, forests) that
divide one area from another. Early settlers to Canada and the Natives and Metis
recognized the differing areas
-politicians who did not know or understand the natural boundaries often place artificial
boundaries that cut through natural boundaries. These boundaries often divide cultures or
peoples. Ie. 49th parallel divided the plains Indians. It also makes it difficult for Americans
living on the coast south of Vancouver in a place called Point Roberts.
d. How do artificial boundaries affect or help societies of people govern
themselves? Provide an example as to how these artificial boundaries are
changing in the 21st Century. (2 mks for description and example)
-they determine the taxes you pay, the education you will receive, the form of government,
the protection provided to the environment etc.
-technology and communications and free trade agreements challenge older concepts of
boundaries. People and goods can now move freely many places in the world. There are still
places that strictly control trade and information though.
3. Color and label the outline of the new territory of Nunavut and the North
Western Territory. Be sure to identify all major water bodies and the other
Canadian provinces as well. Use the map found on page 121 of your text as a
reference. You will receive 5 marks for correct and complete labeling and 5
marks for quality of work (spelling, neatness, coloring, etc..), for a total of
10 marks.
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