Grade 9 Social Studies
Population and Settlement Patterns
For all questions, use the Atlantic Canada in the Global Context textbook
POPULATION DENSITY and PATTERNS
1. Using an Atlantic Canada map, mark the settlement patterns of this region. Use a dark blue or black pen if possible, or a pen with sharp, clear color. For help, use Figure 4.1 on page 49.
2. Use the atlas (various pages) and text (pages 287 – 290) to try to identify place names in the Atlantic region that reflect:
- a certain landscape or physical feature (e.g. Peggy’s Cove)
- the cultural diversity of Atlantic Canada (e.g. New Germany)
- Family names of first settlers (e.g. Larry’s River)
- An association with other languages (e.g. Kejimkujik)
- Religious connections (e.g. Sainte Anne-du-Ruisseau)
- (All examples are real places in Nova Scotia)
3. Look at Figure 4.4 (pg 51) and identify and explain the general trend for the Atlantic region, especially in the last 40 years or so. Compare the Atlantic Provinces to the rest of Canada.
4. Study Table 4.2 on page 51. Rank the provinces according to percentage of urban population. How do the rankings compare to the rest of Canada?
5. Complete the review table below. Check page 50 for help and check your notes for how to calculate population density.
Atlantic Province / Population / Area (km²) / PopulationDensity / Population Distribution – Briefly explain
PEI
NB
NS
NFLD/LAB
OUTMIGRATION
6. Using Table 4.3 on page 52, work with a partner to identify and explain at least 3 trends that you see for the Atlantic Provinces, and at least 2 trends for Canada as a whole. Each of you must record the information in your binders. An example of a trend for the Atlantic Provinces is, “Ontario was the preferred destination for the largest number of Atlantic Canada migrants” (people leaving Atlantic Canada).
Questions
a) The Canadian population is very mobile – they move around a lot from place to place. The 1986 census showed that almost half of all Canadians changed their place of residence every 5 years. Why do you think this happens?
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b) Changing residences is related to age, marital status, education, and occupation. Young single adults are more likely to migrate than older married Canadians. Why?
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c) Canadians with more education are more likely to move than those with less education. Why?
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