Geography Flashcards

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Name all 7 physiographic regions

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Canadian Shield, the Western Cordillera, the Canadian Arctic, the Appalachian Region, the Interior Plains, the Hudson Bay Lowlands, and the St. Lawrence Lowlands

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what are the physical characteristics of the western cordillera?

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many mountain ranges, including the rocky mountain range and coast mountains. it has deep river valleys, glaciers, and high peaks.

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what are the physical characteristics of the canadian shield?

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the Canadian shield covers half of canada’s land. it has rocky terrain and has many lakes, rivers, and wetlands. rich with mineral resources, has a lot of exposed bedrock.

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what are the physical characteristics of the canadian arctic?

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it has a tundra landscape covered in permafrost and low vegatation. ice caps, glaciers, and icebergs along the coastlines.

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what are the physical characteristics of the Appalachian Region?

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older mountains and valleys, and diverse forest. it is known for its scenic beauty.

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what are the physical characteristics of the interior planes?

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flat landscape with fertile soils. it includes the prairies.

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what are the physical characteristics of the hudson bay lowlands?

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has many rivers, lakes and wetlands. long, cold winters and short, cool summers. diverse wildlife.

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what are the physical characteristics of the st lawrence lowlands?

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has flat fertile plains and hills. it is known for its agriculture.

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what is 1 factor that affect climate?

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Altitude

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draw a climate graph

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temp (c) on left, months at bottom, rain (mm) on right.

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what is 2 factor that affect climate?

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Latitude

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what is 3 factor that affect climate?

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Surface features or topography (rain shadow effect)

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13
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what is 4 factor that affect climate?

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Proximity to Large Water Bodies

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14
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what is 5 factor that affect climate?

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The Earth’s Winds

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15
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draw a physiographic regions map

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western cordillera, interior planes, canadian shield, hudson bay low land in the hole, arctic lands at top, Appalachian regions then st. lawrence lowlands.

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16
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Perspective and identity of people who live in the arctic region

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  • half of the population is indigenous/inuit groups.
  • because of how isolated and separated they are from the rest of canada, the people of the arctic must rely on each other for support and have strong communities.
  • the harsh environment forces their economy to revolve around fishing hunting and gathering.
  • because of how harsh the conditions are the arctic people must be resilient and adaptable to navigate these challenges.