6: Cordillera p. 164 Flashcards
What is the Cordillera region known for?
Towering mountains, fast-flowing rivers, and large forests
The Cordillera region is a significant geographical area in Canada.
Which ocean’s coastline is part of the Cordillera region?
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean coastline supports diverse wildlife.
List some wildlife found along the Pacific Ocean coastline in the Cordillera region.
- Birds
- Fish
- Whales
These animals are integral to the ecosystem of the region.
Which territories and provinces are included in the Cordillera region?
- Alberta
- Northwest Territories
- British Columbia
- Yukon Territory
These areas contribute to the diverse geography of the Cordillera.
What have people in the Cordillera region relied on for their sustenance?
Different resources for food, transportation, and ways of life
The reliance on natural resources is crucial for the local communities.
What is a delta?
A broad, flat area of land formed where a river drains into a large body of water.
Deltas are significant geographical features that support diverse ecosystems.
Who carries on the tradition of cedar carvings in the region?
Artist Pawl Victor Auges.
Cedar has been traditionally used by First Nations groups for carving.
What is a cordillera?
A chain of mountains.
The Cordillera region of Canada contains many different chains of mountains.
What geographical features are found in Canada’s Cordillera region?
- Fertile valleys
- Lakes
- Rolling hills
- Deep harbours
- Sheltered waterways
- Deltas
- Old forests
- Rivers
- Deserts
- Beaches
This region has the highest biodiversity in Canada.
What types of weather can be experienced in the Cordillera region?
Rainy, hot and dry, or snowy.
The weather varies significantly throughout the region.
What provided for the needs of the First Nations in the region?
The rich resources of the land and water.
These resources have sustained the First Nations for generations.
What did European explorers use to travel to the region?
The waterways and oceans.
French, British, and other explorers utilized the natural routes for exploration.
What led to the development of communities around resources?
The discovery of gold, forestry, and fishing camps.
These discoveries attracted people seeking work and opportunities.
What attracted farmers and people to work in orchards in the region?
The mild temperatures and fertile soil of the valleys.
Agricultural activities flourished due to these favorable conditions.
What is the Cordillera region known for?
Some of the most popular ski resorts in North America
