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Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Keep this booklet in your notebook until submission. We will do most of this in class.
Population Statistics (Show Your Workings)
1. Canada has a land area of approximately 10 million square kilometres Its current population
is 33.5 million people at the time of the last census. What is its population density?
2 In our centennial year (*1967) its population was 20 million people. What WAS its
population density?
3. Annual total population = Beginning Population + BR + I – DR – E
In Canada the BR is 11.3 and the DR is 7.3 if 350 000 people immigrated to Canada and 17 500
emigrated, what is Canada’s annual total population?
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Population Pyramid
Using the data below and graph paper supplied by your instructor a population pyramid for the
world of Narnia.
Narnia Population 2015 (Mythical and Non Mythical)
Male Cohort Female
1.38 120+ 1.25
2.0 115-119 6.0
2.1 110-114 6.5
2.7 105-109 9.8
17 100-104 12.7
20 95-99 18.5
24 90-94 23.5
31 85-89 32
45 80-84 46
56 75-79 56
60 70-74 61
67 65-69 68
70 60-64 70
74 55-59 73
77 50-54 76
81 45-49 81
87 40-44 86
90 35-39 90
93 30-34 94
99 25-29 98
105 20-24 104
107 15-19 107
109 10-14 109
110 5-9 110
110 0-4 110
After constructing the pyramid find what you think is an anomaly and circle it.
Calculate a gender ratio for the 100 – 104 age group (cohort) Show workings
If the retirement age in Narnia is 85 highlight the elderly dependents.
What type of pyramid in Narnia’s? Expanding, Stationary or Contracting? (circle one)
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Describe three significant trends influencing Canada’s population today. Then predict the
consequences that each trend might have on Canada’s population over the next twenty years.
Use the concept web to support your response.
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Discuss and present Jot Notes
At times in human history there have been both Natural and Human events which have
displaced large numbers of people, such as wars or extreme drought. Imagine such an event
has occurred, and the Canadian government has agreed to accept 100 000 immigrants to help
address this crisis. In a small group, discuss the ways in which this large migration would impact
Natural and Human systems in Canada. You may use the reverse if necessary.
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Using the Internet or other source, conduct research to identify some of the reasons which motivated
people to migrate to what has become Canada.
Reasons for Migration to Canada
Period Group Reasons
Prehistory to 1500
1500 to 1900
1900 to present
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
push and/or pull factors
Choose one group:
Aboriginals Post 1900 Europeans French 1500 -1900 Post WWII British 1500 -1900 Irish 1500 -1900
In small groups examine the push and/or pull factors that influenced migration to Canada for the
periods identified
Compare the (i) motives for migration, and (ii) the impact that each of migration had on Natural and
Human systems
Is there a trend in this data and what inferences can be made?
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Examine the population data provided. What are the trends in the data? What issues might this pose in
the future?
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Examine Canada’s population distribution (attached)
What patterns do you notice?
Why do these patterns exist?
Specifically distinguish between areas of high low and moderate population density, ands
account for factors that influence this distribution.
Density Location Influencing Factors
Low
Moderate
High
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Compare changes in the population distribution for a given area . What are the trends and patterns?
Suggest possible reasons why these trends and patterns exist.
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________
Canada has a complex population dynamic
Use the following issues analysis model:
1. describe the issue, including: a. who is affected b. how they are affected 2. identify the factors causing the issue 3. identify the consequence(s) 4. propose possible responses 5. established criteria as a basis for assessing possible responses 6. evaluate possible responses in light of criteria established in step five above, identifying: a. strengths b. limitations 7. identify a preferred response based on criteria
Discuss the following:
Canada has a complex population dynamic that will pose challenges and opportunities in the future.
Canadian Geography 1202 Population Geography Name: _______________________