GEO 505 Final: GEO 505 FINAL EXAM NOTES.docx
10 Dec 2013
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Regional concept: an area of the earth"s surface defined by its distinctive human or natural characteristics. Four faultlines (bone: french/ english, centralist/ decentralist. Bc: root of the faultline lies in the provinces perceived lack of power within confederation; On: ring of fire mineral found in the north (thunder bay) when companies where looking for diamonds; is one of north america"s biggest deposits of chromite, used in stainless steel. Also rich in nickel, copper and platinum; problem: there were already occupants of the land. Qc: james bay project calls for the production of hydroelectricicity from all rivers that flow into. Nunavik: political territory of the inuit the nunavik want sovereignty and autonomy! Administrative territory in northern quebec; 90% inuit; allowed some self-government for the. Politically, culturally and economically, makivik has been a leader in building and developing a vibrant region called nunavik, where, between the dualistic nations of canada and.
