Geography 2010A/B Chapter : Geo Notes

• School: Western University
• Department: Geography
• Course: Geography 2010A/B
• Professor: Suzanne Greaves

Document Summary

There are interactions between people and the physical world, and favourable physical conditions can make a region more attractive for human settlement. The physical geography of canada and the us are very different and this has limited the area suitable for settlement in canada and its economic potential. Regional geographers are concerned about the effect of human activities on the natural environment. Physical geography has distinct and unique regional patterns across canada. Physiographic regions are one aspect of this physical diversity. Climate, soils, and natural vegetation are another aspect and they provide the basis for biodiversity. The impact of human activity is changing the natural environment and, in the case of air, soil, and water pollution, there are long-term negative implications for all life forms. Physical geography has a powerful impact on canadians by making certain areas more attractive for settlement and urban/industrial development.