Geography 2010A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: 42Nd Parallel North, Pinus Contorta, Insular Mountains
6 Feb 2017
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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 haida gwaii and vancouver island. Temperate rainforest are found along the coast, desert-like conditions in parts of the interior, and tundra at high elevations. Vancouver island-coast: the coast mountain range is the most prominent physical feature, valleys and fjords are found along the coast, this climate is moderated by the pacific ocean, this area has the warmest winters in canada. Industries include forestry, fishing and government services (in victoria) Lower mainland-southwest: contains alluvial soil with a high nutrient content, a major agricultural area of the province.
