GEO 505 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hudson Bay Lowlands, Keystone Pipeline, National Energy Program
2 Dec 2013
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Geographic concepts: give an example of spatial variation (regions grouped based on similarities & differences) Western interior is composed of 3 provinces (ab, sk & mb) based on their similarities. However, ontario is so unique that it cannot be grouped with any other province. *this is due to its geographic size, economic importance, and population size: give an example of spatial interaction (how things are transported from region to region) Keystone xl (begins in hardisty, alberta and extends south to steele city, nebraska, Energy east (begins in hardisty, alberta and goes through to montreal, quebec city and end in saint john) Describe the different types and give an example in canada for each type. Region- an area of the earth"s surface defined by its distinctive human or natural characteristics. Types: single-factor: larger scale, smaller area (ex. Atlantic region (p. e. i, ns,nb & nf): physical: (qualitative) - differences in kind. Canada"s physiographic regions (large area of the earth"s crust)-fig.
