Geography 2010A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Asia–Pacific Gateway And Corridor Initiative, Lower Mainland, Pinus Contorta
15 Apr 2016
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Bc is mainly located in the cordillera region. The ne part of the province is located in the interior plains region. Temperate rainforests along coast, desert like condiion in interior and tundra at high elev. Vancouver island coast:-the coasts mountain range is the most important physical feature-valleys and jords are found along the coast-thie area has the warmest winters in can- industries include forestry, ishing and government svs. Lower mainland sw: contains alluvial soil (high nutrients) a major agri area it is home to vancouver. Cma and the majority of the pop pf bc. Thompson- okanagan: kamloops and kelowna are located in this region in the interior relaively dry area (sunny, warm winter)- the land is a mix of open range, catle grazing, forest and some cropland. Tourism is important around lake okanagan- transportaion corridors pass through the region .
