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Geomatics: Geotechnologies in Action, Gra<strong>de</strong> <strong>12</strong>,<br />

University/College Preparation (CGO4M)<br />

Geographic Foundations: Space and Systems<br />

• analyse how geotechnologies are used in studying physical and human systems<br />

– utilize geotechnologies in analyses of physical systems (e.g., resource mapping, climate<br />

mo<strong>de</strong>lling, forest mapping)<br />

– utilize geotechnologies in analyses of human systems (e.g., market analysis, route<br />

planning, precision farming, land use planning)<br />

Human-Environment Interactions<br />

• analyse how geotechnologies are used in studying and managing human-environment<br />

interactions<br />

• evaluate the effectiveness of geotechnologies in i<strong>de</strong>ntifying environmental problems and<br />

finding solutions<br />

Un<strong>de</strong>rstanding and Managing Change<br />

• explain the use of geotechnologies in monitoring change in dynamic systems<br />

• evaluate the use of geotechnologies in mo<strong>de</strong>lling and predicting future change<br />

World Geography: Urban Patterns and Interactions, Gra<strong>de</strong> <strong>12</strong>,<br />

College Preparation (CGU4C)<br />

Geographic Foundations: Space and Systems<br />

• analyse and compare the characteristics of major urban systems in different parts of the world<br />

– <strong>de</strong>scribe how social, political, cultural, environmental, and economic factors, patterns,<br />

and processes have influenced and continue to influence the <strong>de</strong>velopment of selected<br />

cities and urban environments<br />

• explain how social, political, cultural, environmental, and economic processes shape<br />

urban places<br />

Human-Environment Interactions<br />

• <strong>de</strong>scribe how the natural environment influences the location and <strong>de</strong>velopment of settlements<br />

• explain how humans modify the environment to meet urban needs<br />

• assess the effects of human activities on urban and regional ecosystems and propose<br />

solutions to urban environmental problems<br />

Canadian and World Studies 51

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