What is Geography?

1. What is Geography? Geography of Canada

2. What is Geography? • Introduction to Geography Quiz • Mind Map of Canada • Definitions of Geography

3. Introduction to Geography Quiz • What province or territory has one of the world’s greatest stores of dinosaur bones? • The area near Drumheller, Alberta, is the best place to look for dinosaur bones in Canada.

4. Introduction to Geography Quiz • In 2004, the CBC ran a series of television programs that asked Canadians to choose the Greatest Canadian of all time. Who was chosen for this honour? • Former premier of Saskatchewan Tommy Douglas was chosen for his role in establishing medicare.

5. Introduction to Geography Quiz • Canada is the second largest country in the world. What country is larger in area than Canada? • Russia is about as big as Canada and Australia combined. 1 2 9 4 3 7 10 5 8 6

6. Introduction to Geography Quiz • Which hockey team has won the Stanley Cup most often? • The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup 24 times, making them the winningest team in sports history.

7. Introduction to Geography Quiz • In 2004, Canada’s foreign trade was approximately… • $90 million per hour • $90 million per day • $90 million per week • $90 million per month • $90 million per year • $90 million per hour!

8. Introduction to Geography Quiz • Which prime minister has been in power for the longest period of time? • The Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King was Prime Minister for almost 22 years.

9. Introduction to Geography Quiz • Which of these materials is not mined in Canada? • gold • copper • diamonds • tin • coal • Tin is not mined in Canada.

10. Introduction to Geography Quiz • What is the name of Canada’s newest territory and its capital city? • In 1999, the Territory of Nunavut was created, and Iqaluit was chosen as its capital city.

11. Introduction to Geography Quiz • Which of these people is not Canadian? • actor Kiefer Sutherland • singer Shania Twain • actor Angelina Jolie • golfer Mike Weir • singer Avril Lavigne • Despite her French name, Angelina Jolie was born in Los Angeles, USA.

12. Introduction to Geography Quiz • Which province joined Canada in 1949? • Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. In 2001, the province’s name was officially changed to Newfoundland and Labrador. and LABRADOR

13. Introduction to Geography Quiz • What is the name of the highest award that Canada gives for outstanding achievement and service to the country? • The Order of Canada has three levels: Member (CM), Officer (OC), and Companion (CC).

14. Introduction to Geography Quiz • What is the name of the longest river in Canada? • The Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories is 4241 km long.

15. Introduction to Geography Quiz • Other than the United Kingdom and France, what country is the origin of the greatest number of Canadian residents? • Many people are surprised to find that Germany is the third largest source of Canadians.

16. Introduction to Geography Quiz • In terms of value, what is Canada’s most important export commodity? • Cars, trucks, and auto parts are our most important exports. In 2004, we sold more than $90 billion worth—primarily to the United States.

17. Introduction to Geography Quiz • In what province or territory is Canada’s highest mountain? • Mount Logan is in Yukon Territory and stands an impressive 5959 metres above sea level.

18. Introduction to Geography Quiz • One of the celebrities mentioned in Question #9 is a relative of the person chosen as the Greatest Canadian (Question #2). Which celebrity is it, and what is their relationship? • Kiefer Sutherland is Tommy Douglas’s grandson. Kiefer’s parents, both actors, are Shirley Douglas (Tommy’s daughter) and Donald Sutherland.

19. Mind Map of Canada • On a blank sheet of paper, draw a map of Canada as close to reality as possible. Do this on your own – without looking at other people’s maps or any reference material such as an atlas. • On your map, label what you regard as important features, such as provinces, cities, mountain ranges, and bodies of water.

20. Mind Map of Canada • Which parts of Canada do you know best? • Which parts of your map are most incomplete? • Do you feel it is important to know where places are in Canada? Explain.

21. What is Geography? • Geography is the science that tries to understand how the Earth works and how humans change it. • This science examines the Earth’s surface and the processes that shape it. • Geography especially looks at the relationship between people and the Earth’s physical environment. • To understand our relationship with the Earth, geographers ask questions and search for answers to problems. By exploring these problems, we can make better, wiser decisions.

22. What is Geography? • Geographers try to answer three questions: • Where are things located on Earth? • What are the connections between people and the Earth? • How can we illustrate this information to understand it better? • Geography has two main focuses: • The Earth’s physical geography (natural things) • The Earth’s human geography (people and things related to people such as cities)