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Thursday, 27 September 2012

Chapter 3 Unit Test Review

Hi Everyone,

Here is an idea of what you will need to review for the upcoming test.

Format:

  • 30 multiple choice questions
  • 20 short answer (analysis of figures, etc)
Topics:
  • Location
  • Five guiding principles of location
  • Physiographic regions (and their characteristics)
  • The processes that made the physiographic regions (plate tectonics)
  • Vegetation regions
  • Climate regions
  • Types of rainfall
  • The effect that humans have had on altering ecosystems (esp. The Prairies)
  • Natural regions
  • Cultural landscapes
  • Any vocab words in Chapter 3
Happy studying!

Cultural Landscape

Hi Everyone,

Today's topic and the final topic for this unit is Cultural Landscapes. Find the power point here:

HOMEWORK:
  • Review for the test next class!!!

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

CMap Software for making Flow Charts

Many of you were asking what a flow chart is. A flow chart is a visual means of representing a process. It also seeks to explain relationships between the parts of a system. Each step or process is represented by a different symbol and contains a brief description. Flow chart symbols are linked together with arrows showing the process flow direction.

Here is an example of a flow chart:



Also, here is a link to a software program that you can download to make your own flow charts:


Ms. U


Monday, 24 September 2012

Natural Regions

In today's class we will study the natural regions of Canada. Here is the power point link to the slides:


Your assignment for today is to choose one question on page 115. You should work in class, and complete the activity by next class (Thurs).

You should also make sure that you are keeping up with the readings! We are now up to page 114 in the text. Today's material is found on pages 108-114. Only two more classes until the Regions test on Oct. 1! Start reviewing!

Ms. U

Friday, 21 September 2012

Types of Precipitation

Here is a video that helps to illustrate the orographic rainfall:

Orographic rainfall


Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Chapter 3 Test

Hi Class,

Your Chapter 3 Unit Test will be on October 1st!

Ms. U

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Climagraph Data

Hi Class,

Use this link to construct a climagraph for Vancouver (UBC):



Climagraph Assignment
  • Use the climagraphs on pg. 105 as an example
  • Construct a graph using the data from the link above for Vancouver (UBC)
  • Your graph must include a title
  • Label the axis in degrees Celsius and mm for precipitation
  • Temperature should be displayed in a red line
  • Precipitation should be displayed in blue bars (this is the reverse of what you see above!!!)
  • Both sets of data should be visible on the same graph (do not create two different graphs!!)
  • This assignment is out of  8 marks

Ms. U