Physiographic Regions of Canada Physiographic Regions of Canada

Physiographic Regions of Canada

Physiographic Regions of Canada OBJECTIVES Section Objectives: § Be familiar with the names, distributions and features of the physiographic regions of Canada (arctic, cordillera, interior plains, Canadian shield, St Lawrence lowlands, Appalachian) § Compare the physiographic distribution with other forms of Regions (cultural, political, etc) § Assess the impact of the land on historical and contemporary settlement (European and First Nations)

Physiographic Regions of Canada TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Physiography: Study of natural phenomena Study of physical geography Region: Grouping of areas with similar characteristics together 1) Geological Structure (**S) 2) Relief 3) Continuous Permafrost Distribution (**N) 4) Treeline What features do you suspect are considered when determining the boundaries of each physiographic region?

Physiographic Regions of Canada REGIONS OVERVIEW 1. Draw and label a map of Canada that shows the major political boundaries, geographical features and bodies of water. 2. Indicate where you suspect the physiographic regions lay and what they are called.

Physiographic Regions of Canada REGIONS OVERVIEW

Physiographic Regions of Canada REGIONS OVERVIEW Need to Know… Name Arctic, Appalachians… Characteristics (Place) Human, Physical Location Absolute, Relative, Major Provinces/Cities Challenges/Opportunities (HEI) Jobs, Quality of Life, Safety, Access, Requirements Patterns and Change Development, Population…

Physiographic Regions of Canada REGIONS OVERVIEW What is/are the major natural force/s that shaped the physical geography of Canada? GLACIERS WATER VOLCANOES MOUNTAINS LAKES EARTHQUAKES TECTONIC PLATES CONTINENTAL DRIFT RAIN

Physiographic Regions of Canada REGIONS OVERVIEW What is/are the major natural force/s that shaped the physical geography of Canada? • 3 km deep in places • Four major sheets: • Cordilleran, Keewatin, Laurentide, Greenland • Shaped land by: • Pressure • Scraping • Deposits • Flooding Is this an example of climate change? If so, is it more or less profound than current climate change?