GEG-1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Arctic Cordillera, Landform
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Areas can be grouped into separate ecological zones based on the way geological, landform, soil, vegetation, climate, water, wildlife, and human factors are linked to each other. Canada has an infinite number of natural environments. There are also 5 marine ecozones that cover the oceans which surround canada. Any ecozones differs from its neighbours because of a combination of several factors, including landforms, climate, natural vegetation, soils, wildlife, and human activities. They are useful because: they allow you to combine and relate information, they are constantly changing and will continue to grow and change. Maritime cool winters, warm summers with lots of precipitation. Mixed woods deciduous and coniferous trees. Montane changes from coniferous trees to tundra-like plants with higher elevation. Are a country-wide system of representative natural areas of canadian significance. By law, they are protected for public understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment while being preserved in an unimpaired state for future generations.
