Wildlife and climate
What's the name of the animal that is part of the sheep species.
Bighorn sheep
which of the three low-bush vegetation is a fugi
Lichen
Name all three types of rocks in Western Cordillera
Ingeous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic
Name 4 human activities done in Western Cordillera
Fishing, Forestry, Mining, and Tourism.
What animals live in the water
Northern Pintail
what is lichen?
A fungus and an algae work together symbiotically to generate lichens
What are Igneous rocks?
When heated, molten rock crystallises and hardens, it forms igneous rocks.
Why do people come to visit Western Cordillera?
Because of the beautiful landscapes and mountains
What's the climate like in the winter
The coast of the Cordillera experiences warm, rainy weather with sporadic periods of snowfall. The Cordillera's core is often drier, colder, and has more snowfall.
what is moss
Mosses are non-flowering plants that have branches, leaves, and spores but no real roots
How long ago was Western Cordillera created?
170 to 40 million years ago
Why is forestry important?
forestry and fishing are important parts of the economy
What is the climate like in the summer?
Summertime brings warmer temperatures and less precipitation.
what is grass
Grass is any member of the vast monocotyledonous plant family (Gramineae or Poaceae) that has thin leaves, hollow stems, and clusters of tiny, frequently wind-pollinated flowers.
What is the definition of metamorphic rocks?
metamorphic rocks were once another kind of rock, they have undergone significant alteration from their igneous, sedimentary, or previous metamorphic forms
Why is mining popular?
Mining is popular in the western cordillera due to the abundance of minerals and commodities.
How many different types of animals are in Western Cordillera
seven
Why is Western Cordillera a great place to ski and snowboard
Becuase there isn't much plants and othere nature interfering with the hills.
How was Western cordillera created?
When the smaller North American Plate and the bigger Pacific Plate collided
Is there more tourism in the summer or winter? why?
In winter because it is well known for its ski slopes and mountains, also the top ski resort in North America is in Western Cordillera.