The North and Boreal Forest Flashcards
is a transitional region between the heavily populated south of Canada and the largely uninhabited north.
the Near North
Northern landscapes are underlain by mostly granitic _____ rock
Precambrian
the pattern of settlements tends to be ___, reflecting the historic influence of railways
linear
3 CMAs
Thunder Bay
Sudbury
Chicoutimi-Jonquiere
is an unpriced, and unintended consequence of one’s actions
Externality
The bioaccumulation of mercury could eventually result in
Minimata Disease
____ are likely to be the new source of mercury contamination
Logging practices
do nothing
Laissez-faire
moving away from coastlines as sea levels rise due to global warming
adaptive strategies
Kyoto Accord, which might address environmental concerns
Enact policies
The Boreal Forest covers roughly ___% of Canada’s area
35
___ marks the transition to tundra vegetation and the Canadian Arctic.
the northern edge of the Boreal forest
What 5 species of conifers dominate the boreal forest?
- white spruce
- black spruce
- balsam
- fir
- jack pine
- tamarack
The Boreal forest extends across what physiographic regions and landforms?
- mountainous highlands
- plains
- prairies
- Canadian Shield
Canada is now known as one of the world’s largest exporters of ___.
wood products
What are anthropogenic impacts to the Boreal forest?
forest management practices such as fire suppression, clear cutting, and reforestation.