Cgc 1d grade 9 geography, geography, food, climate, natural hazards, environment, ecological footprint, crops, water, issues, population, landforms, volcanoes. The main wetlanddominated ecozone the hudson plains is larger than italy and is the worlds largest wetland area. The patterns of plant and animal distribution in the world s ecozones was shaped by the process of plate tectonics, which has redistributed the world s land masses over geological history. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. A biogeographic realm or ecozone is the broadest biogeographic division of earths land surface, based on distributional patterns of terrestrial organisms. The shield covers northern parts of saskatchewan, the middle section of manitoba, all of ontario except for an area close to hudson bay, a large southern portion of quebec, a few parts of labrador and all of newfoundland. Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. Before ecozones were invented, geoscientists measured and. These are further subdivided into 53 ecoprovinces, 194 ecoregions. Canada s three arctic ecozones, which occupy diagonal bands across the north, collectively cover an area more than four times the size of france.
The patterns of plant and animal distribution in the worlds ecozones was shaped by the process of plate tectonics, which has redistributed the worlds land masses over geological history. Download the ecozone map get data on canadas terrestrial ecozones. This unit contains six reading comprehensions, and traces canadas history by provinceterritory. The main wetlanddominated ecozone the hudson plains is larger than italy and is the world s largest wetland area.
Download scientific diagram a map of terrestrial ecozones in canada adapted from ecological stratification working group 1996, and canadian council of. Some of canadas finest canoeists relate firsthand accounts of their favorite canoe trips lake and river, freshwater and saltwater, wild and urban, peaceful and harrowing. Of 15 terrestrial ecozones in canada, the hudson bay lowlands, the ontario shield, and the mixedwood plains ecozones occur in ontario. Ecozones in canada lesson plan for 9th 12th grade lesson. Ecozones are regions with distinct or characteristic ecological features, such as climate and vegetation. Which areas of canada are each made up of 6 ecozones. The boreal shield is canada s largest terrestrial ecozone. Ppt canada goose powerpoint presentation free to view. Explore 37 of the best paddling routes found from the atlantic to pacific to arctic.
The term ecozone, as used here, is a fairly recent development, and other terms, including kingdom, realm, and region, are used by other authorities with. Ppt atlantic canada powerpoint presentation free to. Canada and other countries have established targets to conserve marine and terrestrial areas through protection or other conservation measures. The glossary definition of this isnt really complete, be sure to use page 156. Representative images from canadas terrestrial ecozones canada contains twenty major ecozones fifteen terrestrial and five marine many of which are unique in the world. It is approximately 1 800 000 kilometers squared making it roughly 20% of canadas land mass. Students examine how canadas ecozones relate to political and surface areas through the use of a. This overview of approximately 80 images offers selected glimpses of some aspects of canada s terrestrial ecozones and must. Canadas northern ecozones cover all the arctic islands and offshore waters, and the taiga from the mackenzie delta to labrador. An ecozone is an area of earths surface representing large. In this video i talk about how i used the cgp revision guides, how i made my own notes for geography, and. How i revised gcse 91 geography aqa grade 9 student heres how i got a grade 9 in aqa gcse geography.
This is simply because we produce a lot more minerals than we need. When all areas are shown, the label at the bottom of the video box states. They were developed in order to study regions in canada more accurately. Importance of mining in canada canada is ranked 3rd in the world in the mining industry. The canadian atlas online atlantic region canadian geographic. These are very extensive geographical areas, each with a distinct combination of climate, landforms and soils, water features, animals, vegetation, and people. While the borders of these three countries are clearly delineated, the continents habitats often cross borders, as do the organisms that inhabit them. Ecozones and ecoregions iii dedication this description of the broadscale ecosystems of ontario is dedicated to our cherished friend and colleague, brenda chambers, whose thorough knowledge of central ontarios ecosystems, environmental ethic, infectious enthusiasm, and positive outlook in the face of.
Use in conjunction with the other great abcteach canada materials, including maps and report forms, to get a fantastic and thorough canada unit started with your students. Students examine how canada s ecozones relate to political and surface areas through the use of a worldsat remote sensing image of canada. Representative images from canada s terrestrial ecozones canada contains twenty major ecozones fifteen terrestrial and five marine many of which are unique in the world. Within canadas borders, there are no habitats containing tropical forests, semiarid highlands, temperate sierras or mediterraneanlike regions. These are further subdivided into 53 ecoprovinces, 194 ecoregions, and 1021 ecodistricts. Ppt canadas ecozones powerpoint presentation, free. Ppt canadas ecozones powerpoint presentation, free download. An ecozone is a large subcontinental geographical division with distinct representative biotic and abiotic features in the ecological unit. A biogeographic realm or ecozone is the broadest biogeographic division of earth s land surface, based on distributional patterns of terrestrial organisms.
It is approximately 1 800 000 kilometers squared making it roughly 20% of canada s land mass. Ecozone simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Torontos ecozone i find the name of the ecozone toronto is found in and shade it in on the map below. When areas are conserved, they are subject to fewer direct human development stresses. This is close to one quarter of the worlds remaining wetlands. Broad description of landforms, soils, climate, and vegetation at subcontinental scale originally intended for national park planning, but later replaced by ecoprovinces 15 ecozones 50 ecoprovinces 200 ecoregions.
Terrestrial ecozones of canada ecological land classification series e. Atlantic canada s ecozones emily kocsis, sara jones and mariam soliman ecozones in atlantic canada in atlantic canada there are 4 different ecozones they are. Based on ecology, climate and topography, ontario can be divided into four ecozones, and each is shared with other provinces andor american states. Ive also lived and worked in london, canberra, paris and lusaka, and visited over 100 countries. Given their large size, the criteria for classification of ecozones is limited to broad common characteristics. The canadian atlas online arctic and taiga canadian geographic. Apr 08, 2015 this feature is not available right now. In these lessons, look at maps to identify the major. This ecozone lies on either side of hudson bay, hence there is an east and west zone. One way to define and organize these habitats is to divide the continent. Canada is officially bilingual in english and french, reflecting the countrys history as ground once contested by two of europes great powers.
Ecozones are a relatively new concept allowing the study of the interrelationships of physical and human systems. In this video i talk about how i used the cgp revision. An ecozone is the most general level of ecological land classification in canada, defining an area where organisms and their physical environment exist as a system. The legend on the map arranges the ecozones according to general shared properties. Dec 14, 2009 the ecosystem units have become a common protocol to build a profile and understanding of canada s ecosystems. Search help in finding canadian ecozones online quiz version. The ecozones of canada consist of fifteen terrestrial and five marine ecozones in canada. Ecozones are areas of the earths surface representative of large and very generalized ecological units characterized by interactive and adjusting abiotic and biotic factors. Canadas terrestrial ecozones of canada ppt video online download. Ecosystem status and trends 2010, evidence for key findings summary report no. State of ontarios biodiversity ontarios ecozones state. To cover the forested ecozones of canada, approximately 800 mha must be mapped requiring over 475 images figure 1. Canada is a mosaic of natural regions, or ecozones, distinguished by their iconic. Given their large size, the criteria for classification of ecozones is limited to.
Ecozones in canada does not need a legend if each ecozone is labeled. Canada, the united states and mexico make up a majority of the north american continent. This unit contains six reading comprehensions, and traces canada s history by provinceterritory. Editing, synthesis, technical contributions, maps and graphics, and report production by. This is close to one quarter of the world s remaining wetlands. Canadas ecozones grade 9 academic geography class notes agenda introduction to canadas ecozones ppt ecozone question sheet shading your own ecozone map what is an ecozone. The boreal shield is canadas largest terrestrial ecozone. A representative conserved areas network will conserve biodiversity across all of canada s ecozones. The fun and simple video lessons found in this chapter can strengthen knowledge of canadian geography.
Includes bibliographical references pages 287332 and index print version record. Ontarios four ecozones are summarized here based on information contained in the state of ontarios biodiversity 2010 report obc, 2010b. It is an area of land that has specific types of landforms, soil, climate, and animals. National ecological framework for canada widely used for the general description of canadas biodiversity. They are subdivided into ecoregions, which are classified based on their biomes or habitat types. Genetically welsh, spiritually australian, currently in new york city. The word canada is derived from the huroniroquois kanata, meaning a village or settlement. Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. What is an ecozone canada is divided into 15 broad terrestrial ecozones, and 5 marine ecozones. In northern canada, much of the boreal coniferous forest taiga forest rests on the canadian shield, the bedrock heart of the continent.
Canada is divided into 15 separate terrestrial ecozones. The ecosystem units have become a common protocol to build a profile and understanding of canadas ecosystems. Engage your students during remote learning with video. Wellmanaged protected areas are one way to help preserve species and their habitats for present and future generations.
A representative conserved areas network will conserve biodiversity across all. There is a printable worksheet available for download here so you can take the quiz with pen and paper. Duff an introduction to canadas ecozones using chapter 14 in the making connections textbook answer the following questions. Such ecozones are found in california, arizona, southern florida and throughout mexico. This overview of approximately 80 images offers selected glimpses of some aspects of canadas terrestrial ecozones and must. Approved for use in ontario schools, september 10, 2015, for issues in canadian geography, grade 9, academic cgc1d, supporting the curriculum guidelines. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. A region is an area which has similar characteristics or features. Footnote 2 where wetlands have been monitored, they generally show declines in extent due to conversion to agriculture and other development.
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