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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.
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
Physical Regions of Canada
We will be studying 6 different Physical
Regions that exist in Canada:
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The Atlantic Region
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands
The Canadian Shield
The Interior Plains
The Cordillera
The Arctic
The Atlantic Region
• The Atlantic Region is also known as
“The Appalachian Highlands”
• What areas make up the Atlantic Region?
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Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
The Gaspe Peninsula
The Atlantic RegionLandforms
• 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.
The Atlantic RegionLandforms
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Atlantic RegionLandforms
• 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.
The Atlantic Region
• Water always means
tourism, as well as
transportation such
as the shipping
industry, and
hydroelectricity.
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.
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.
The Atlantic RegionNatural 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
The Atlantic RegionNatural 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
The Atlantic RegionNatural 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.
The Atlantic RegionNatural 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.
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!