GEOG 2OC3 Study Guide - Winter 2019, Comprehensive Final Exam Notes - Canada, Weathering, Sandstone
1 Apr 2019
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Geo: regional geo of canada - week 1 - january 9th. Physiographic region: an area with distinct surface landforms (geomorphology) and underlying bedrock structure (geology). Geomorphology: the study of landforms and the processes of their genesis. Igneous rock (starter rock): originally comes from lava. Metamorphic rock: has been altered chemically and physically by either great pressures, heat or both. Often formed deep beneath the earth"s surface: common types, gneiss, quartzite, schist. Sedimentary rock: made from sediments or particles of other existing rocks. 16% of canada"s total landmass: comprised by ranges of mountains (the rockies), plateaus and valleys that are aligned north-south along the western coast. Its creation is a result of plate tectonics; namely the pacific and north american plates colliding together (which is what created b. This area is still subject to earthquakes today. Interior plains and prairies: a network of geologically stable sedimentary plains, covering roughly 20% of.
