smallest geographical region humid continental climate vegetation: fertile soils, heavily treed,...
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PHYSICAL GEOGRA-PHY OF CANADA
Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Low-lands
Smallest geographical region Humid continental climate Vegetation: fertile soils, heavily treed,
maple, beech, hickory, black walnut trees, oak, ash, birch, and pine
Environmental concerns: acid rain, pollu-tion of the Great Lakes
Topography: rolling landscapes
Canadian Shield
More than 2 billion years old Humid continental climate Vegetation: spruce, pine, fir, polar and
white birch, and sandy soil Environmental concern: extraction and
use of resources and timber Topography: glaciers removed soil Barren rock surface in many places
Interior Plains
Vast sweep of plain Not entirely flat Rolling hills and deep river valleys Continental climate Northern portion has arctic climate Long, cold winters and short, cool summers Vegetation: trees grew in river valleys Environmental concern: tornadoes Topography: devided into central lowlands
and great plains
Intermountain Region
Locates between Rocky and Coast moun-tains
High plateaus Isolated mountains Climate: affected by its location and ele-
vation Environmental concern: birds habitats be-
ing destroyed, 11 bird species are endan-gered
Topography: streams and rivers never reach the sea
Arctic Plains
Northern Canada Combination of lowlands and mountains Climate: very severe, winter lasts for 10
months and very cold and dry Vegetation: very few plants can grow Trees can’t grow on the tundra Topography: flat Arctic near the ocean
Appalachian Region
Mountainous area Extends for 2400 km Climate: varies throughout the year and af-
fected by 2 ocean currents Vegetation: heavily forested with coniferous
and deciduous trees Soil was productive Topography: mountains were formed
300000000 years ago Not wholly mountainous Contains fertile plateaus and river valleys
Coastal Plains
Lowland area Climate: subject to hurricanes between
late summer and early winter Vegetation: soils are very sandy Pine forests Lush jungles Environmental concern: hurricanes Topography: mostly flat or gently rolling
surfaces Many swamps and marshes
Western Cordillera
Rocky Mountains Separated by plateaus and valleys Climate: maritime climate Vegetation: grasses and cactuses grow in
dray valleys Great evergreens no longer grow Giant sequoia, the largest tree, grows Topography: comprised of new mountains
not yet worn down by erosion
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