Geography 2010A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Mountain Pine Beetle, Pinus Contorta, Insular Mountains
12 Apr 2016
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British columbia is mainly located in the cordillera physiographic region. The northeastern part of the province is located in the interior plains physiographic region. The mountain ranges in bc are aligned on a northwest to southeast axis. Central plateau lands are found between mountain ranges. The insular mountains are located just off the coast of bc and form the backbone of. Temperate rainforests are found along the coast, desert-like conditions in parts of the interior, and tundra at high elevations. The coast mountain range is the most important physical feature. Valleys and fjords are found along the coast. The climate is moderated by the pacific ocean. This area has the warmest winters in canada. Industries include forestry, fishing, and government services (in victoria) Contains alluvial soil with a high nutrient content: alluvial: soil that was deposited when a river flooded. A major agricultural area of the province.
