1. Physiographic Regions of Canada

2. Physiographic Regions of Canada
OBJECTIVES
Section Objectives:
Be familiar with the names, distributions and features of the physiographic regions of Canada (arctic, cordillera, interior plains, Canadian shield, St Lawrence lowlands, Appalachian)
Compare the physiographic distribution with other forms of Regions (cultural, political, etc)
Assess the impact of the land on historical and contemporary settlement (European and First Nations)

3. Physiographic Regions of Canada
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Physiography:
Study of natural phenomena
Study of physical geography
Region:
Grouping of areas with similar characteristics together
Geological Structure (**S)
Relief
Continuous Permafrost Distribution (**N)
Treeline
What features do you suspect are considered when determining the boundaries of each physiographic region?

4. Physiographic Regions of Canada
REGIONS OVERVIEW
1. Draw and label a map of Canada that shows the major political boundaries, geographical features and bodies of water.
2. Indicate where you suspect the physiographic regions lay and what they are called.

5. Physiographic Regions of Canada
REGIONS OVERVIEW

6. Physiographic Regions of Canada
REGIONS OVERVIEW
Need to Know…
Name
Arctic, Appalachians…
Characteristics (Place)
Human, Physical
Location
Absolute, Relative, Major Provinces/Cities
Challenges/Opportunities (HEI)
Jobs, Quality of Life, Safety, Access, Requirements
Patterns and Change
Development, Population…

7. Physiographic Regions of Canada
REGIONS OVERVIEW
What is/are the major natural force/s that shaped the physical geography of Canada?
GLACIERS WATER VOLCANOES
MOUNTAINS LAKES EARTHQUAKES
TECTONIC PLATES CONTINENTAL DRIFT RAIN

8. Physiographic Regions of Canada
REGIONS OVERVIEW
What is/are the major natural force/s that shaped the physical geography of Canada?
3km deep in places
Four major sheets:
Cordilleran, Keewatin, Laurentide, Greenland
Shaped land by:
Pressure
Scraping
Deposits
Flooding
Is this an example of climate change? If so, is it more or less profound than current climate change?