Friday October 30th

Today was spent working on the 2nd part of the Unit Test Review. We finished off the study notes as a class, and then students were given time to study quietly. Students struggled with working quietly and using their study time effectively. It was a great opportunity to get some studying in, so less would have to be done on the weekend, but many did not take advantage of this chance. Everyone was given a copy of the study notes we complied as a class (the second part is also posted below this entry)

The test is going to be divided into 2 parts now. The first part on Monday, will focus on Plate Tectonics (including eras, rock cycle) and Landforms. The second part on Tuesday will be on Climate, Soil/Vegetation, and Ecozones.

Test Review Part 2

SOIL-definition

MOMA
Minerals
Organic Materials
Moisture
Air

Layers
1st Layer: Topsoil
2nd Layer: Subsoil
3rd Layer: Parent Material

Leaching and Calcification
-difference between the two
Leaching: removal of minerals from soil by water as it moves downward through the soil. Occurs in wet climates
Calcification: process in dry climates where water carrying dissolvable minerals moves upward through the soil. At the surface, water evaporates, leaving the minerals behind

Why is soil (“dirt”) important?
*chart from “The Scoop on Dirt”*

Vegetation
-definition of natural vegetation
-regions

ECOZONES

LANDFORMS + CLIMATE + HUMAN ACTIVITY + SOIL & VEGETATION = ECOZONE

-15 different ecozones in Canada

-Need to know the details of the ecozone from your National Parks project

Mark updates went home today. A parent signature is required for Monday.

Have a safe and happy Hallowe'en!!!