Canada’s LandformRegions

Canadian Shield

Canadian Shield- the largest region in Canada- the heartland, or center, of Canada

Canadian Shield- the oldest rocks- podzol (acidic soil)- not suitable for agriculture- coniferous forests

Canadian Shield- the oldest rocks- podzol (acidic soil)- not suitable for agriculture- coniferous forests

Appalachians

Appalachians - covers most of Atlantic Canada (NB)

Appalachians - old mountains (+/- 1000 m high)- erosion= rounded peaks, not pointed

Appalachians - fertile soil- deciduous and coniferous forests