Canadas Landscape

What was the dominant force of nature that created the landscapes in Canada

Glaciers

Where do glaciers form

Glaciers form where there’s more snow falling than melting. As the snow piles up it gets packed together to create an ice sheet

What are continental glaciers

A big sheet of ice covering a big amount of land. It makes the surface even by moving the ice

What happens when a glacier melts

It leaves its sediment creating landforms like moraines which is a big pile of dirt and solids.

What are Lowlands

Lowlands are land that used to be the bottom of lakes or seas

What’s Weathering and Erosion

When rocks get broken down by natural forces like wind or water

What is a watershed

An area of land that drains into lakes and rivers and then flow to a drainage basin

What is the Land Cover

The type of land that covers an area. Ex. Canadas land surface is covered with vegetation, water, desert, rock, ice, etc.

What is an Ecozone

An area with a specific type of environment