9 SST Quiz : 5 Themes of Geography
Name:___________________________ Class:____________________
Choose the best Geographic theme for each example and place it beside the example.
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1. _______ North America is known for its western Rockies, its central prairies, and its rugged Atlantic coastline.
2. _______ The last distress call was made from the Titanic at the position 41º46’ N 50º14’ W.
3. _______ In the twenty-first century everyone is responsible for recycling due to the changes in our ozone layer.
4. _______ 90% of America’s garbage is buried in landfill sites, the cheapest option for waste disposal.
5. _______ Immigration patterns from Western Europe to Canada have decreased, while immigration from Asia into various parts of Canada has increased.
6. _______ The port of Vancouver is built upon tourism and fisheries.
7. _______ The European Union has maintained strong economic ties between European countries.
8. _______ The Canadian province of Saskatchewan lies between Alberta and Manitoba.
9. _______ Traditionally, occupations and employment in Atlantic Canada depended on rich resources such as farming, fishing, forestry, and mining.
10. _______ In order to get to Queen St. in Fredericton, you turn right off of York St.
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11. _______ Nova Scotia lobsters are sold all over North America, Europe, Japan and Hong Kong.
12. _______ The city of Halifax has large tourism attractions such as Citadel Hill, Pier 21, and Point Pleasant Park.
13. _______ AIDS is believed to have started in Africa. It has been transmitted to other parts of the world via tourists, immigrants, and the military.
14. _______ The grizzly bear population has decreased so much due to over hunting that there is concern that they will be hunted into extinction.
15. _______ Our runners come from Malaysia, our DVD players come from Mexico and our sweaters come from China.