Geographical History
When was Western Cordillera formed?
It was formed between 170 million to 40 million years ago.
What is Western Cordillera located south from?
It is located south of British Columbia.
How many regions can Western Cordillera split into?
It can split into 7 regions.
Name one of the diverse range of the bodies of water.
Answers: Williston Lake, Pacific Ocean, Columbia river, Okanagan Lake
Name two fun recreational activities in Western Cordillera.
Answers: Hiking, cycling, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing.
Name one of the Industries Western Cordillera played a significant role in. (Name 3 for double points)
Correct answers: Tourism, mining, forestry, and fishing.
How much percentage does Western Cordillera take up as a whole
It takes up 16% of Canada
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What is the approximate length of sunlight?
11 hours and 59 minutes or 12 hours.
Name one well-known city in Western Cordillera.
Answers: Vancouver, Victoria, Whitehorse, Whistler
What title did Western Cordillera receive that is a big achievement?
The title was called "Geological regions" which is big because it is shared with other big names.
What 3 rock types are found in the Western Cordillera
Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous rock is found here.
Name a vegetation that grows in the mountain region.
Answers: Coniferous trees, Alpine trees.
What type of soil is in Western Cordillera, and what is high of?
Podzol soil and it's highly acidic.
Name two business activity in Western Cordillera.
Paper Mill, Pulp Mill, Mining, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing.
How did Western Cordillera form?
When Lithospheric plates converged with North America.
Name two the typical scenery at Western Cordillera?
Answers: River, Valleys, Plains, Plateau
Name one vegetation that grows in the Dry region.
Answers: Grass, Cacti, and Cordillera.
What is the Climate like?
What is the approximate population
Answers:
300 000
320 000
323 000
323 040
Where did the name "Western Cordillera" Come from?
Western Cordillera became the name because it's on the West side of Canada and Cordillera came from the Latin chorda word "Cuerda" which cord or string
How big is the Western Cordillera?
Approximately 1.6 million km squared
Name one vegetation that grows in the moist region.
Answers: Western Hemlock, Douglas Fir, Red Cedar
What is the temperature in the summer/winter? (your choice to choose winter or summer)
Summer: -2 to 6 degrees
Winter:0 to -16 degrees
What was the fun fact about?
Answers:
About salmon and Great farmland
about what Western cordillera was famous for
Those ideas combined as well.