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Physiographic Regions of Canada

Physiographic Regions of Canada . Physiographic Regions. Western Cordillera Intermountain Region Arctic Region Interior Plains Canadian Shield Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Lowlands Appalachian. Western Cordillera. Made up of Volcanic and Fold mountains

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Physiographic Regions of Canada

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  1. Physiographic Regions of Canada

  2. Physiographic Regions Western Cordillera Intermountain Region Arctic Region Interior Plains Canadian Shield Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Lowlands Appalachian

  3. Western Cordillera Made up of Volcanic and Fold mountains Temperate rainforest with deciduous and coniferous trees High precipitation caused by cool air moving from the Pacific Ocean towards the mountains

  4. Intermountain Region In between the Rocky Mountains and the Coastal Mountains Dry region with desert-like characteristics Deep lakes surrounded by fertile soil

  5. Arctic Region Lowest amount of precipitation Very cold throughout most of the year Sparse vegetation due to lack of rain and harsh conditions tundra glaciers and permafrost

  6. Interior Plains Large region with very fertile soil left from ancient glacial lake deposits of silt low, rolling hills very warm summers and very cold winters

  7. Canadian Shield Rocky terrain with shallow soil deposits caused by ancient glacial movement Ore deposits Coniferous and deciduous forests largest region in Canada

  8. Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Lowlands Smallest region bordering the Great Lakes and the banks of the St. Lawrence River Very fertile soil make it optimal for farming

  9. Appalachian Region Low, fold mountains that have been eroded Ore deposits Prime fishing off the coast due to the Grand Banks (underwater shelf where warm and cold currents meet to form thriving aquatic environment)

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