Geography 2010A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Mountain Pine Beetle, Insular Mountains, Okanagan Lake
28 Mar 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 b. c. 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 b. c. and form the backbone of haida gwaii and vancouver island. Temperate rainforests are found along the coast, semi-arid conditions in parts of the interior, and tundra at high elevations. The coast mountain range is the most prominent physical feature. The area has the mildest winters in canada due to the moderation caused by the pacific ocean. Major industries includes forestry, fishing, and government services (in. This area contains alluvial soil with a high nutrient content. Alluvial soil that was deposited by water. It is the major agricultural are of the province.
