1. The Interior Plains

2. The Interior Plains is located between the Cordillera and the Great Canadian Shield.

3. Yukon Northwest Territories British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba It is found in:

4. Landscape The Interior Plains landscape is generally flat in elevation. It includes prairie grasslands, hills, cliffs, low mountains, forests, valleys and there are even sand dunes!

5. In fact there are 3 flat levels of elevation and each level is lower as you move to the east.

6. Just as in the Cordillera, the human population tends to be greater in the southern region of the plains. Towns and cities generally are beside a water source like a lake or river.

7. The Plains truly rely upon water, since the region's climate is generally dry. Water not only helps irrigate crops and livestock but it is also a source of transportation for our products, supplies, goods and services.

8. In the past, these water routes were also major fur trading routes.

9. Interior Plains Industries

10. Industry: Agriculture (farming) Farming is extremely important. Crops such as; – wheat, barley, oats, flax, canola, mustard, potatoes, corn and sugar beets are grown in the plains. Farmers also raise cattle, pigs, poultry, to name a few. Both the crops and livestock produced in this area, feed many Canadians, as well as, others around the world.

11. Also, the agricultural industry is linked with promoting the tourism (travel) industry. – Many rodeos, stampedes and agricultural shows are held throughout this region for everyone to enjoy.

12. Industry: Mining Mining of fuel products like oil, natural gas, coal, potash copper, zinc, gold and uranium is crucial.

13. Industry: Forestry Lastly many of the forest areas found in the Plains are harvested for the lumber industry.