Geography 2010A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Pinus Contorta, Insular Mountains, Haida Gwaii
27 Feb 2015
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Insular mountains are located just off coast of b. c. & form backbone of haida gwaii & vancouver island: temperate rainforests are found along coast, desert-like conditions in parts of interior, & tundra at high elevations, divided into 7 regions, vancouver island coast. Coast mountain range is the most prominent physical feature. Valleys and fjords are found along the coast. Climate is moderated by the pacific ocean. Area has the warmest winters in canada: lower mainland southwest. Contains alluvial soil with a high nutrient content. A major agricultural area of the province. Home to vancouver cma and the majority of the population of bc: thompson-okanagan. Kamloops and kelowna are located in this region in the b. c. interior. A relatively dry area with sunny, warm summers. Tourism is an important industry in the area around lake okanagan. Transportation corridors pass through he region (roads and rails follow along the. Land is a mix of open range, cattle grazing, forest and some cropland.
