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why does Canada have a favourable geographic make up?
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because can identify patterns over space and time, can better predict (natural hazards), can avoid land use conflicts, can better manage/protect the environment and many career areas stem from geography(urban planning, geologist, environmental studies, ect.)
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Population Pyramids can tell us what about the country?
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they can tell us what the death and birth rate are, whether it is a DC or a LDC country, teh life expectancy, and problems facing the country now and in the future
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Explain the term "LOWER".
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Latitude-as it increases temp. decreases
Ocean Currents-warm and cold ocean currents affect temp. accordingly Winds-coming over land=dry, coming over=moist Elevation-increase in it =decrease in temp. and drier further up similar to further north Relief Feature-dry location on leeward side |
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What is IJC.
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International Joint Commission- an organization that deals with common water issues between Canada and the USA.
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Explain the Kyoto agreement.
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-169 countries as of April 2007
-reduces amount of CO2 -helps reduce air pollution -USA not signed because they believe they can set a higher standard of reducing air pollution. |
