Rocky+Mountains

=**Rocky Mountains**= The Alberta's Foothills, otherwise known as, the Rocky Mountains, is a mountain range located from the southern parts of Idaho and Montana, to the northern parts of BC around Liard River.

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= ** Broad Focus Questions (Learning Outcomes) ** =


 * • What physical and natural forces have shaped Canada and created a diverse landscape? **

Mountains are formed when there is movement and collision in the Earth's crust. The collision causes the land to be pushed upwards, resulting gin the formation of mountains. They may also be formed as a result of volcanic activity. media type="youtube" key="ngV66m00UvU" height="315" width="420" Since their formation 55-80 million years ago, erosion by water and glaciers have sculpted the mountain range into dramatic valleys and peaks.

The Alberta's Foothills, otherwise known as, the Rocky Mountains,

How it's formed: -rocks made before mountains were raised -Intense period of plate tectonic activity in western North America, made by the last of the three episodes called the Laramide orogeny. -The Laramide orogeny occurred 80-55 million years ago -Glaciation resulted in the final form of the mountains Source: []

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 * Diagram of the shift in Plate Tectonics**


 * How have physical and natural forces shaped our culture and identity? **
 * • How have communities in Canada adapted to, and been affected by, geographical changes? **
 * indigenous people:
 * migrated to the plains during the winter because of harsh conditions and lack of resources (food, water etc...)
 * used horses for transportation
 * modern: LOTS OF MINING. (copper, gold, lead, zinc, tungsten, silver)
 * The Canadian Pacific Railway was founded to provide transportation between BC to eastern provinces, which was a challenge at the time due to constructing a link through the Rockies (mountain passes, rivers, steep drops). Some passes of the Railway include Big Hill, Kicking Hill Pass, etc.
 * The Canadian part (as well as the American part) of the Rockies are settled mainly by European immigrants
 * The Canadian part (as well as the American part) of the Rockies are settled mainly by European immigrants

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