GEOG 2OC3 Lecture 1: 2oc3 Module 1
16 Jan 2019
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Physiogrpahic region: an area with distinct surface landforms (geomorphology) and underlying bedrock structure (geology) Geomorphology: the study of landforms and the process of their genesis. Metamorphic rock: altered chemically and physically by either great pressures, heat or both: often formed deep beneath the earth surface, eg. Igneous starter, broken down into metamorphic and igneous rock. 7 regions, product of the 3 aforementioned forced that formed the north american continent. Cordillera: western most region, contains approximately 16% of canada"s total landmass, comprised by ranges of mountains (such as the rockies) plateaus and valleys that are aligned. North-south along the western coasty: creation is a result of plate tectonics; namely the pacific and north american plates colliding together, area is still subject to earth quakes today. Interior plains and prairies: network of geologically stable sedimentary plains, geographically stable: has not experienced any seismic activity in the last few centuries.
