Geography 12:
1. What does Karst topography refer to?
Underground river landscapes, Refers to landscapes formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks primarily limestone but also dolomite and gypsum
2. Provide two erosional and two depositional features of Karst Landscapes.
3. What are two characteristics that allow an aeolian landscape to form?
1. reduced moisture content b/c dry soil doesn’t stick together, so particles are smaller and more susceptible to wind
2. Lack of ground cover/surface vegetation means soil not protected by root systems so wind erosion is greater
5. What are some characteristics of a Karst landscape that need to be in place for a Karst landscape to form?
-underground bedrock is porous, moist/warm climate, tectonically stable, limestone gypsum or dolomite, not affected by glaciation for many years
Socials 10:
1. Why were they struggling to find an amending formula re: charter patriation? What is an amending formula?
-because they needed agreement of all the provinces and Quebec wanted veto power
-amending formula is the rules for changing the constitution
2. What was one consequence of the Kitchen Accord?
-Rene Levesques and Quebec are left out and don't sign on, this in turn fuels the sovereignty movement in Quebec, longterm leads to Meech and Charlottetown Accords and referendums
-Charter is patriated, new constitution (Constitution Act) including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
-Canada can now amend charter/constitution in Canada, doesn't need Britain to amend or change
3. What tow things did Mulroney promise with the Meech Lake Accord?
-decentralization of the government so premieres get more power
-Quebec be recognized as a distinct society
4. What two things did Mulroney change with the Charlottetown Accord? (lessons learned?)
-include Indigenous people
-referendum
5. What was the main goal of the Meech and Charlottetown Accords?
-bring Quebec into the constitution
Bonus:
Explain and give an example of the notwithstanding clause.
Notwithstanding clause allows provinces/parliaments to opt out of certain charter pieces with regard to a law/legislation. (for up to 5 years)
examples: teachers strike in Alberta, Bill 21 in Quebec banning religious symbols in public sector
