Questions and Answers
What term is often used interchangeably with the word 'natural region'?
Ecozone
What do natural regions or ecozones describe?
Living organisms and physical environment
How many natural regions does Canada have?
20 (15 terrestrial and 5 marine)
What encompasses the physical environment within natural regions or ecozones?
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What are natural regions intended to describe?
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Study Notes
Natural Regions
- The term "bioregion" is often used interchangeably with the word "natural region".
- Natural regions or ecozones describe areas of the Earth's surface that possess similar geographical characteristics.
- Canada has 15 natural regions.
Characteristics of Natural Regions
- Natural regions encompass the physical environment within ecozones, including landforms, climate, soil, and vegetation.
- Natural regions are intended to describe the overall physical and biological characteristics of an area.
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