Maps Mapping and Natural Systems

1. CGC Maps and Mapping, and Natural Systems: Review Sheet
Name: _____________________
Maps and Mapping
1. List the basic map rules.
2. Define the following terms and/or understand the concepts. We recommend you
make word webs (mind maps) for each of the terms. This will allow you to fully
develop your understanding and see the interconnections between various
elements.
province territory
hemisphere continent
map topographic map
contour line chloropleth map
annotated map thematic map
absolute location relative location
latitude longitude
Prime Meridian Equator
International Date Line
geographic grid map north
true north magnetic north
north pole south pole
map scale compass rose
military grid alphanumeric grid
3. Why is a globe the only accurate way to represent the earth?
4. List the basic rules of contouring.
Natural Systems
1. Identify the 15 terrestrial ecozones on the attached map of Canada.

2. 2. Define the following terms and/or understand the concepts. We recommend you
make word webs (mind maps) for each of the terms. This will allow you to fully
develop your understanding and see the interconnections between various
elements.
landorm region ecozone
cordillera lowland
highland plateau
topography relief
plate tectonics fault
magma convection current
basalt granite
trench mantle
continental drift convergent boundary
divergent boundary transverse boundary
subduction zone mid-oceanic ridge/rift (MOR)
Alfred Wegener ocean trench
earthquake megathrust earthquake
richter scale mercalli scale
epicentre focus
Pacific Ring of fire
3. Make a fully labelled sketch of both a convergent and divergent tectonic
boundary. Provide two (2) example s of where each may be found.
4. Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
5. Why are most earthquakes and volcanoes located near plate boundaries?
6. Why are vast areas of Canada sparsely populated? Could this change in the
future? Explain.
7. Explain why the west coast of Canada has so many earthquakes. Inlcude at least
one brief sketch in your answer.

3. 8. Answer the following questions with respect to ecozones:
1.Etobicoke is located in... ____________________
2.Occupies most of coastal B.C.... ____________________
3.Occupies much of the Mackenzie River drainage basin... ____________________
4.Matches the southern portion of the Interior Plains... ____________________
5.Contains over 50% of the population of Canada... ____________________
6.Contains the northernmost point in Canada... ____________________
7.Contains the southernmost point in Canada... ____________________
8.Contains the easternmost point in Canada... ____________________
9.Contains the westernmost point in Canada... ____________________
10.Covers the largest area... ____________________
11.Covers the smallest area... ____________________
12.Are found in Ontario... ____________________
13.All have the word mountain in their name... ____________________
14.Are characterised by permafrost... ____________________
15.Where you would most expect a tornado... ____________________
16.Is the sunniest... ____________________