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Physical Regions of Canada
Physical Regions of Canada
6
Social Studies
6th Grade
10/06/2013

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Western Mountain Region

Definition

Deep Glacial Lakes

 

Hot Springs

 

Majestic Snow Capped Mountains

 

High Elevations

 

Rocky Mountains

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Arctic Islands

Definition

There are Fjords (deep narrow inlet of the sea that is bordered by steep cliffs)

 

Ice-Covered Islands

 

One of the world's least populated regions

 

Glaciers still blanke the land

 

Mountain Peaks rise high above the glaciers.

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Appalachian Highlands

Definition

Low hills

 

Bay of Fundy

 

Extreme tides

 

Reversing falls (due to strong tides)

 

 

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Interior Plains

Definition

Flat lands

 

Farmland

 

Rich and fertile soils

 

 

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Canadian Shield

Definition

Lots of trees

 

Largest region

 

Lots of rivers

 

Muskegs (Wet Spongy grounds)

 

Very flat

 

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The Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowlands

Definition

60% of all Canadians live in this southern region

 

Locks and Canals

 

St. Lawrence River is Canada's major transportation route for shipping

 

 

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