Seven Landform Regions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Western Cordillera
A
Rocky Mountains, coastal ranges
High mountains, valleys, forests
2
Q
Interior Plains
A
Flatlands, deep fertile soils
Agriculture and fossil fuel deposits
3
Q
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands
A
Rolling hills, fertile farmland
Most populated region in Canada
4
Q
Appalachian Mountains
A
Older, eroded mountains
Rich in minerals, forests, and fishing areas
5
Q
Innuitian Mountains
A
Cold, icy, remote mountains in the North
Little vegetation
6
Q
Hudson Bay and Arctic Lowlands
A
Low-lying, swampy area
Rich in fossil fuels
7
Q
Canadian Shield
A
Oldest rock, rich in minerals
Boreal forests, lakes, rocky terrain
