Physical Regions
This physical region is the northernmost region of Canada. It is known for long, harsh winters.
Arctic Region
What is Geology?
the study of Earth's physical structure, history, and shaping processes
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather refers to short-term conditions of the atmosphere at a particular time and place. Climate is the average weather conditions of a location over a long period of time.
What is a cultural landscape?
a place shaped by people, their activities, and their culture.
When two tectonic plates slide past one another, causing sudden shaking of the ground. What is this called?
earthquake
This region is home to the Rocky Mountains and Coast Mountains. It spans across British Columbia and Yukon.
Cordillera
All continents were once joined as a supercontinent. What is the name of it?
Pangaea
What is biogeography?
the study of how plants and animals are naturally distributed across regions
Why is L'Anse aux Meadows a cultural landscape?
- the viking settled here 1000 years ago
- coastal location and natural resources allowed them to settle
These are formed when there is movement of rock, soil, or mud down a slope. Heavy rainfall, earthquakes, and gravity can also trigger these.
Landslides
This region is known for its fertile soil and for being a productive farming area, growing crops of wheat, canola, and barley.
Interior Plains
Why do tectonic plates move?
The heat and pressure inside the earth
Name 2 factors that influence how plants and animals can survive in a region
climate, soil, landforms, water, human activity
Explain the relationship the Indigenous People have with the land
Indigenous people have a deep connection with the land. They believe it is their responsibility to care for the land and the land will take care of them
These are formed when tumbling cooler air is forced up by warm air. The air mixes, creating a spinning motion.
Tornadoes
This region is known for cold winters and hot summers. It is also one of the most sparsely populated regions.
The Hudson Bay Lowlands
These processes are natural actions involving water that move, erode, and deposit materials elsewhere. What are these processes called?
Hydrological Processes
How does latitude affect climate?
- Places closer to the Equator receive more direct sunlight
- Places farther north receive less sunlight, therefore, northern Canada experiences colder temperatures and longer winters
How does urbanization contribute to flooding?
The removal of vegetation and construction of buildings and concrete means that there are no roots to collect, filter, and absorb the rain water.
How does a tsunami form?
An underwater earthquake causes a series of powerful ocean waves.
Some important industries from this region include fishing, forestry, and tourism. Its coastlines and historic communities attract visitors.
Appalachian Region
How do volcanoes form?
They form due to the tectonic forces that create opening in Earth's crust. Hot, melted rock and gases rise.
Explain how distance from large bodies of water affects climate. Compare coastal areas to inland areas
- nearby water supplies moisture and contributes precipitation
- coastal areas have milder winters and cooler summers
- inland areas have greater seasonal temperature differences
What is resource extraction and how does it impact the environment?
Resource extraction is the process of removing natural resources from the environment for human use (i.e. mining). Habitat destruction, soil erosion, water pollution, etc.
Dry, windy, and humid conditions are increasing the occurrence of these.
Wildfires/forest fires