GEOG 2OC3 Lecture 5: LECTURE 5
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A network of geologically stable sedimentary plains that covers roughly 20% of. Canada"s total landmass - the region was covered by epeiric seas in the paleozoic and. Mesozoic eras, leaving behind many millions of years of marine sediment - most of the human population lives in the southernmost parts of the canadian prairies, taking advantage of more ideal climate and growing conditions. 3. 5% of canada"s area and is underlain by canadian shield bedrock - it is canada"s youngest physiographic region, having been created a mere 7000 years ago, during the retreat of the glaciers - this region is located mainly in northern. Ontario, and contains a vast wetland overlain by muskeg and water with underlying permafrost. 2% of canada"s landmass - are the weathered roots of the taconic. Mountain chain - the northernmost tip of the appalachian mountains extending to the. Atlantic ocean lomoar cpsd| 2151316 lomoar cpsd| 2151316.