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What is a a force that encourages you to leave a place
A Pull Factor
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What 3 things can movement be caused by
Gravity, Moving air and water, or heat and cold (expansion and contraction)
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Name 2 negative things in response to cars begin built
roads have been built over farmland, desert, mountains and forests. There is more air pollution and noise pollution.
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What should we look for when buying items in a store
A "fair trade" label. The sign tells us that the people who made this are getting a fair share of the profits
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What are the four things you must list for each senario
Time, Distance, Environmental Impact and Best Choice
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What is a a force that draws you to another place
A Push Factor
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Name 3 types of natural movement
Volcanic activity, mudslides, and earthquakes
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What is the most common vehicle on highways in north america?
18 wheelers
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What is a FAIR TRADE label
The sign tells us that the people who made this are getting a fair share of the profits
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Describe, Time, Environmental Impact, Distance and Best choice for Coal being moved 2000km
Time: quick delivery is not critical because coal is stockpiled
Environmental impact: lots of emissions Distance: economical by train Best choice: train |
What is an area of weakness in Earth’s crust, often along the plate boundaries
a Fault Zone
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What causes earthquakes
Caused by sudden movement of various plate boundaries.
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What happens next after trains haul good over along distance
Truck deliver them to the buyers
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How can classes help to make people aware of fair trade
Classes could help by organizing car-free days, environment clubs, beginning a campaign to make people aware of fair-trade shops and products in our neighborhood
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Describe, Time, Environmental Impact, Distance and Best choice for an important parcel going 700km
Time: most critical
Environ. Impact: burn more fuel than truck but time is critical Distance: not important for small item Best choice: by air |
What is the movement of people from one place to another; immigrant’s move into a country and emigrants leave; movement of large numbers of animals and people from one part of Earth to another
Migration
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What causes volcanic activity
Caused by pressure of gas in the earths crust
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What are road rings and what do they do to help traffic.
road rings are built to move people rapidly. They prevent traffic congestion in inner-city cores b/c they keep people out of the downtown area
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How can we make a positive difference in our world
we can check labels to ensure what we buy isn’t made buy companies that take advantage of workers and children.
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Describe, Time, Environmental Impact, Distance and Best choice for cars made in italy to cell in canada
Time: not critical- one or two week delivery acceptable
Environ. Impact: Ship would have far less environ. impact opposed to air Best choice: by ship |
What is a something that makes if difficult to move
a Barrier
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What causes mudslides
Caused by water accumulating in the ground due to heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt, changing parts of land into a flowing river of mud
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Why are trains important
Trains are an efficient mode of transport b/c they can move people and huge loads long distances. - Trains are important to spread settlement and growth in countries. Helps open new areas and build our nation.
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(T or F) Products made by exploiting workers are less expensive and imported into stores every day
True
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Describe, Time, Environmental Impact, Distance and Best choice for students going to school 3km away
Time: 25-30 minute walk, 5-10 by bike
Environ. Impact: unless cars or transit are used impact would be negligible. Distance: little need for transport vehicle unless there is bad weather Best choice: by bike of foot |