Human Systems Review
1. Population Distribution and Density i. What do the terms (distribution and density) mean? How do you calculate population density? ii. Distribution terms: equmene, core, periphery, site, situation, Quebec-Windsor axis, urban, rural, settlement patterns.
2. Distribution and Density assignments. i. How are Canadians distributed? Why? ii. What provinces are the most/least densely populated why? iii. Explain the P.E.I. paradox. (How can it be the most densely populated but have the fewest people?) iv. Discuss the accuracy of densities at describing how Canadians live (Country,
Provincial, Ecozones) v. Be sure you can calculate the number of people to invite to a conference based on density. (You should be able to do the calculations even if I ask you to invite 500 guests or 700 guests instead of 1000.)
3. Analyzing Population Growth i. Calculations and Definitions of: natural increase, net migration, population growth, and “The rule of 70.” ii. Define demography and dependency load (why is the dependency load important to planners) iii. Canadian trends in population and growth rate along with reasons. Why are declining growth rates a problem? How can Canada deal with declining rates?
4. Population Pyramids i. Define/explain what they are. Know the 3 basic types. Explain how they can be used. Be able to construct and analyze them. Know the terms life expectancy and cohort and be able to use them when discussing issues. ii. Baby Boomers (who, when, why, and their effects on Canada)
6. Family Structure Changes i. How is it changing, why, what effects is it having on demography.
7. Why people move i.
Push and pull factors, multicultural society, cultural baggage. ii.
What causes peaks/valleys in immigration/emigration? Some specific examples for Canada? How have the sources of immigrants changed over time? ii. What causes interprovincial migration? (Reasons)
What provinces gain the most? Lose the most? Why? iii. Metropolitan dominance and urbanization issues.
8. Immigration i.
3 classes of immigrants and the point system (Important factors?) ii.
Impacts on Canada and other countries of our immigration system. iv. Misconceptions and facts around immigration.

v. How have the sources of immigrants changed over time? Why?

9. Transportation and Communication i. Modes of transportation - range, benefits of different types, costs ii. What are bulk cargoes, piggyback systems, and containers? iii. Communication - What is it? Examples (Which are direct? Which indirect?) iv. How is it changing in the modern world? Ie. The “global village”
The Communication Portion of the test will consist of a couple of short answer questions and one opinion piece.
Short answer questions will ask you to answer a question and explain your reasoning.
(2-4 marks each). Examples:
- Does Canada’s overall population density give a clear picture of how Canadians live?
Why or why not?
- Does the population density of the provinces OR ecozones give you a clearer picture of how Canadian’s are distributed? Explain your reasoning.
- Is Canada’s 50% acceptance rate of refugees acceptable? Why or why not?
Opinion piece paragraph: The question will be worth 10 marks total; 6 marks for your points/logic and 4 marks for the structure/spelling & grammar of the piece.
You will have a choice of 2 or 3 of the following topics:
Is immigration good or bad for Canada?
If you were a new immigrant to Canada where would you choose to live?
Canada’s current point system is good/bad for Canada? (or for other countries?)
Canada should/should not change its rules regarding the acceptance of professional degrees earned in other countries. (ie. Doctors/Lawers and other university degrees)
The “baby-boomers” have a positive/negative overall effect on Canada.
Canada’s government and companies need to change their policies in order to stop professionals from becoming disillusioned and leaving.
The structure of your opinion piece paragraph should be the same as when you wrote a compare/contrast paragraph on the last test. ie. The Hamburger Paragraph
Bun – thesis statement (your stance)
Meat – points
- each point should be backed up with proof/evidence or an explanation
(Your proof can not be opinion. It must be facts and information we have discussed/learned.)
Bun - conclusion statement

* Remember to review all your assignments/homework and quizzes and correct any questions you may not have answered correctly. Don’t get things wrong twice!