Prairies Landform (Physiographic) Region Danielle Commisso, Kasia Bedkowski, Alex Cobos

Table of Contents Classification…………………………….Pg. 1 Classification…………………………….Pg. 1 Description………………………..……..Pg. 2 Description………………………..……..Pg. 2 Pictures…………………………………..Pg. 3 Pictures…………………………………..Pg. 3 Rock Type…………………………….…Pg. 4 Rock Type…………………………….…Pg. 4 Natural Vegetation……..………………..Pg. 5 Natural Vegetation……..………………..Pg. 5 Soils……………………………….……..Pg. 6 Soils……………………………….……..Pg. 6 Human Activity………………………….Pg. 7 Human Activity………………………….Pg. 7 Conclusion……………………………….Pg. 8 Conclusion……………………………….Pg. 8 Bibliography……………………….…….Pg. 9 Bibliography……………………….…….Pg. 9

Classification The Prairies are classified in: The Prairies are classified in: Western Interior Planes and Lowlands Western Interior Planes and Lowlands Canadian Shield Canadian Shield

Rock Type Western Interior Planes and Lowlands: Western Interior Planes and Lowlands: Sedimentary and igneous rock. Sedimentary and igneous rock. The sedimentary rock is thin at the eastern edge and thick at the western edge. The sedimentary rock is thin at the eastern edge and thick at the western edge. Canadian Shield: Canadian Shield: The rocks in the shield are techtonic forces, folding and faulting. The rocks are mostly hard and resistant to erosion.

Natural Vegetation The prairies are usually described as: The prairies are usually described as: Flat, rural, wheat and cold Flat, rural, wheat and cold Short grass prairies in dry areas Short grass prairies in dry areas Long grass prairies in wetter areas Long grass prairies in wetter areas Few trees, little natural vegetation remains Few trees, little natural vegetation remains Coniferous and deciduous forests Coniferous and deciduous forests Extensive marsh areas Extensive marsh areas

Soils The soils in the prairies are: The soils in the prairies are: Rich, grassland soils Rich, grassland soils Rich soils formed under forests. Rich soils formed under forests. Marsh soils in some areas. Marsh soils in some areas. Richest soil in Canada Richest soil in Canada Sod mat absorbs and stores moisture and holds moisture in place Sod mat absorbs and stores moisture and holds moisture in place

Human Activity  Some human uses in the prairies:  Mining  National Parks  Peat moss for gardeners  Farming on great clay belt  Some agriculture  Fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, and skiing  Gas Plants

Conclusion In conclusion, the prairies are a very flat and dry part of Canada. In conclusion, the prairies are a very flat and dry part of Canada. This part of Canada has very rich soils. This part of Canada has very rich soils. The prairies is a good place for mining, fishing, hiking, hunting and camping. The prairies is a good place for mining, fishing, hiking, hunting and camping.

Bibliography Clarke, Bruce W. and John K. Wallace. Making Connections: Canada’s Geography. Ontario: Prentice Hall Ginn, 1999 Clarke, Bruce W. and John K. Wallace. Making Connections: Canada’s Geography. Ontario: Prentice Hall Ginn, 1999