Physiographic Regions of Canada

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Physiographic Region

A large area with similar landforms, climate, vegetation, and resources.

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<p>Canadian Shield</p>

Canadian Shield

Biggest region, rocky bedrock, lakes, forestry, mining, hydroelectricity, hunting, fishing, camping.

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<p>Western Cordillera </p>

Western Cordillera

B.C. & Yukon; mountains, forestry, mining, fishing.

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<p>Appalachian Mountains</p>

Appalachian Mountains

East coast; old mountains, mining, fishing.

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<p>Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands</p>

Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands

Small, flat, densest population, agriculture & shipping.

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<p>Interior Plains</p>

Interior Plains

Alberta–Manitoba; flat, farming (wheat), oil & gas.

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<p>Arctic Region</p>

Arctic Region

Northern tundra, permafrost, coldest region.

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<p>Hudson Bay Lowlands</p>

Hudson Bay Lowlands

Swampy, cold, few people, hydroelectricity & fishing.