Physical Regions of Canada

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Physical Regions of Canada

• Think about a map of Canada.
• How is Canada divided?
• Typically, we think about Canada being divided
  into provinces and territories.

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Physical Regions of Canada

• Canada is also divided into different Physical
  Regions.
• These regions are determined by features
• that are specific to each area like
• Climate
• Landforms
• Natural resources

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Physical Regions of Canada

• We will be studying 6 different Physical Regions
  that exist in Canada
• The Atlantic Region
• The St. Lawrence Lowlands
• The Canadian Shield
• The Prairie Plains
• The Cordillera
• The North

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The Atlantic Region

• The Atlantic Region is also known as
• The Appalachian Highlands
• What areas make up the Atlantic Region?
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Prince Edward Island
• Newfoundland

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The Atlantic Region-Landforms

• The Atlantic provinces are an extension of the
  Appalachians, an ancient mountain range. Much of
  the region has low, rugged hills and plateaus,
  and a deeply indented coastline.

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The Atlantic Region-Landforms

• Erosion and the movement of glacial ice wore
  these mountains down until what is left is an
  area full of rocks, many trees, rich soil, many
  lakes and coastal inlets.

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The Atlantic Region-Climate

• Climate is an important part of physical
  geography of the Atlantic region. The ocean has a
  lot to do with climate in this region as it helps
  make the temperatures milder or cooler.
• For example, the ocean can bring in both wind and
  storms, making bad weather common.

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The Atlantic Region-Climate

• Each province in the Atlantic region has its own
  weather pattern. Newfoundland is one of the
  foggiest places in the region while Nova Scotia
  is the warmest because of the ocean's effect on
  the weather.

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The Atlantic Region-Climate

• In the Atlantic region, New Brunswick is the
  farthest province from the ocean and the climate
  varies within the province.
• P.E.I. is the only province that is completely
  surrounded by water. P.E.I.'s weather can change
  suddenly due to its' location in the region.
• Climate shapes and creates the landforms through
  wind and precipitation.

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The Atlantic Region-Landforms

• Water is truly plentiful in this region which
  includes the Gulf of St. Lawrence, as well, as
  the Canadian coastal waters of the Atlantic
  Ocean.

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The Atlantic Region

• Water always means tourism, as well as
  transportation such as the shipping industry, and
  hydroelectricity. 

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The Atlantic Region-Industry

• In this area of Canada, water also means the
  fishing industry. The fishing industry has a rich
  heritage in the maritime provinces. Canadians
  have been fishing the Grand Banks since John
  Cabot's discovery in 1497. Cod, halibut, herring
  , flounder, mackerel, lobster, scallops, sole,
  crab, shrimp and mussels are just waiting for you
  to sample.

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The Atlantic Region

• Unfortunately, since we've been over-fishing
  these areas since 1497, we've run into some
  problems of endangered species. The cod fish were
  nearly wiped out. Many fishermen had to get
  another job or else move away when they started
  to lose fish species.
• This, unfortunately, is an excellent example for
  all Canadians to observe. Our abundant resources
  found in the 6 physical regions will not last
  forever. We must all be careful.

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The Atlantic Region-Natural Resources

• The Rocks of the Appalachian Highlands provide
  minerals for Canadians to mine. Iron, zinc, and
  gold are a few of the minerals utilized and mined
  in the Atlantic Region.

Acadian Scotia Mine In Nova Scotia
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The Atlantic Region-Natural Resources Industry

• The trees of this regions are important to
  tourism/recreation industry (hiking, camping)
  etc., as well as, they are used to produce pulp
  and paper. Most of the pulp eventually becomes
  our daily newspapers.

Pulp Mill in Saint John
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The Atlantic Region-Natural Resources Industry

• Oil has been discovered under the ocean floor
  here. The Hibernia oil field has helped boost the
  sagging economy of Newfoundland and Labrador
  because many out of work fishermen can go and
  work on the floating oil derricks found out in
  the ocean.

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The Atlantic Region-Natural Resources Industry

• There is also rich fertile soil found in some
  parts of this regions. The agricultural industry
  isn't as large here as in other regions in
  Canada, but livestock dairy, vegetables (PEI -
  potatoes), fruits ( Nova Scotia - blueberries and
  apples), and some grains are produced and
  exported to other parts of Canada, as well as,
  around the world.

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The Atlantic Region

• The rich historical heritage and the maritime
  hospitality, traditions and cultures allow for
  the tourism industry to thrive. Have you read the
  book or seen the movie of " Anne of Green Gables"
  by LM Montgomery? Well, the entire setting
  celebrates the beauty of the Appalachian
  Highlands. It is worth the read!