Sec 1 Geography Exam Study Guide 2015-2016
1. Montreal, the Metropolis of Quebec
Terms and ideas to know, define and explain:
Metropolis
Suburb
Urbanization
Immigration
Developing Country
Industrial Country
Concentration
density
Urban sprawl
Multiethnicity
Development plan
City dweller
slum
growth
imbalance
Drinking water/waste water
1. Why was the Montreal area a favorable site for early settlers? When was it discovered
and by whom?
2. Why is Montreal a favorable place for immigrants to settle?
3. What are three advantages and three disadvantages of living in a Metropolis? Why are
people drawn to Montreal? (Drawing Power)
2. Managing Risk in an Urban Environment
Terms and ideas to know, define and explain:
Equator
Magnitude
Tectonic Plates
Seismograph
Richter Scale
hurricane
prevention
Infrastructure
Tsunami
earthquake
Natural disaster
Natural hazard
Green House Effect
magma
1. List and explain three human activities that have been linked to a greater number of natural
hazards? What are some solutions to reduce these human activities?
2. Outline possible costs a country would encounter after having experienced a natural disaster.
3. What factors influence the number of deaths when a natural disaster strikes?
4. What are 3 issues Montreal is currently dealing with? Choose one and clearly explain the
problem, its consequences and some possible solutions.
5. Explain how developing countries and industrialized countries plan for, live through, and
deal with the aftermath of a natural disaster.
6. How can we reduce the numbers of victims when a natural disaster strikes?
7. Explain Montreal’s “make up”. Who populates the city?
8. Explain the events of an earthquake, a tsunami and a volcano.
3. The Protected Territory
Terms and ideas to know, define and explain:
Biodiveristy
Resource
Fauna &Flora
Food chain
Development
Threats
Zoning
Sustainability
Environmental protection
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Natural Resources
Preservation
Regulations
UNESCO
Conservation
Ecosystem
Ecotourism
Heritage
Landscape
What are the 6 types of protected territories? (With examples)
What is the difference between a “Protected Territory” and an “Unprotected Territory”
What are the advantages of preserving Protected Territories (Biodiversity and....)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of ecotourism?
What threatens protected territories? WB: page 49
What are the benefits of having a natural park within a region? page 46
What can humans do to protect these territories?
Protected territories in Canada (Tremblant)
The principles of sustainable tourism.
4. Tourism Territory
Terms and ideas to know, define and explain:
Acculturation
Commercialization
Globalization
Infrastructure
Mass Tourism
Climate
Positives/Negatives of tourism
Reception Facilities
Archipelago
Tourism Development
Ile de Madeleine
Tourism
Tourist Destination
The Dunes
The Biodome
1. Review the most popular regions visited in the province of Quebec, Biodome, Mont
Tremblant, Old Montreal, Quebec Winter Carnival, Ile De Madeleleine.... etc.
2. Know about Ile De Madeleleine- positive and negative impacts of the growth of
tourism in this location, measures in place to halt deterioration etc
3. How can tourism hurt the environment?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of mass tourism?
5. What has caused the increase in tourism?
6. What are the reasons for travel?
7. State the categories of tourism.