Lecture 2: Physical Geography

  • Importance of Physical Geography: Influences human activities but does not determine them.

  • Physiographic Regions: Canadian Shield, Interior Plains, Cordillera, etc.

  • Climate: Influenced by latitude, altitude, and distance from oceans.

  • Vegetation Zones: Boreal forest, tundra, grasslands, etc.

  • Climate Change Effects: Longer growing seasons, habitat changes, and increased water shortages.