Geography 2010A/B Lecture Notes - Pinus Contorta, Insular Mountains, Okanagan Lake
24 Mar 2014
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British columbia: british columbia is mainly located in the physiographic region, the northeastern part of the province is located. 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 (queen. Cordillera in the: temperate rainforests are found along the coast, desert-like conditions in parts of the interior, and tundra at high elevations, b. c can be divided into 7 regions. Region: 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, this area has the warmest winters in canada. Industries include forestry, fishing, and government services (victoria). Region: lower mainland-southwest: contains alluvial (ancient soil deposited by water) soil with a high nutrient content, major agricultural area of the province.
