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The Western Cordillera =Topography =

The western cordillera is composed of large steep mountains that have not been damaged by **erosion**. These mountains contain river flows that flow from east to west, so the water deposits in the Gulf of Mexico, the Arctic Ocean, Hudson Bay and James Bay. However in the Rockies the river flows towards the west which deposits out into the Pacific Ocean.

Most of Western Cordillera’s beauty was made by the forces of erosion. When the glacier period was around the forces that controlled paths of storm did not give a single snow to the cordillera reign. Instead it got shifted into laurentia. This is why there were no glaciers. Had never flowed out to about million square miles into the lower country. Mountains themselves got ice gouged, scraped and smoothed and also this happens in the lower region. Canyons, waterfalls, and **geysers** share its youth with lakes, rivers, and water falls, things around it. 



=Vegetation =



Western Cordillera has variety of vegetation. Goes from one side of the mountain to another. It really depends where you are in Western Cordillera. If you are in a place that’s moist or windward slopes the plants that grow there are Douglas fir, western hemlock, and red cedar. The Amazing thing is one the lower slope the Douglas fir and other plants grow tremendous age and even in size .There so big that they grow up to 30-story office building high. These are some of green plant’s that grow over moist places. On leeward (the side were the wind blows) it’s kind of wet but moistly dry. Plant’s that grow there are grasses and cacti. Also some are on dry valleys.

 On the other side if you go to higher elevation the trees will become smaller. If the elevation is lower, than the growth of evergreens will become less, less and less because of precipitation. The top of the Western Cordillera (mountains) has been said it’s like a tundra. The conditions why it’s like a tundra is because all the icy, snowy and it’s always cold up there. Stays like this every time. When you go into the farther south there are no green plant's growing there because the rain fall is too low(less).

The climate of the western part of the cordillera is moist and mild but is influenced by the closeness of a large body of water. This is also known as **maritime climate** meaning the winters are usually above freezing and summers are cooler than in the interior of the continent. 
 * Climate **

=Important Cities and Things To Do. =

* || There are three major cities in Western Cordillera. They are Dawson, Vancouver, and Mexico City. People say these places have great activities in them and fun things to do around. Places that you can not imagine. Views that can keep you speechless. Why not come and visit these major cities?
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Dawson, BC || * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Gold Mining
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">sight seeing
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">hiking
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Vancouver, BC || * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Visit Stanley Park
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Go to English Bay
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Go on the faeries ||

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">First Dawson, Dawson is a place that has mountains and valleys and its also muddy, things to do there are go to the museum and go hiking. Dawson gets about 60,000 visitors every single year.The people who visit call the town Dawson city but the people only refer to it as Dawson. Dawson has the Yukon river right beside it.The big lake off to the side of the island. Has lots of land around it covered with green plants. An endless of hills and mountains going beyond the eye can see. Great place to farm, if you can look off straight of the picture you will see little lands of strips for farming. Open wide space for every one to come and see. Why not come and see the beauty of Dawson and have a great time with your family. You can do great sight seeing, hiking, see the tradition with your very one eyes of Dawson city.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Third Vancouver, Vancouver is a place that has lots of buildings and roads and streets, there are lots of things to do like go to the museum and travel around.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Vancouver’s population is 600, 000. Vancouver is a very divorce place.Were everyone comes form different cultures and get to know one another.We accept people for who they are and respect one another.The first time Vancouver ever hosted the Olympic games was in the winter. Were everyone was excited to see the whole thing over night. An amazing time for Vancouver, and a great joy. A memories that will stay forever beside us. Vancouver has a great amount of fresh water lakes. Largest ones are Nimpkish, Cowichan, Buttle, Sproat, Great Central and Campbell. Even so there is none of dominant river systems on Island. You can go to the beaches; climb mountains, see the amazing view of the night, and spending quality time with the family. You can go on the fares at night. Travel around in the ocean with all the open sea you can see. You can also go to the English Bay. A beach that can make you have a life time of memories with the person you love.



<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">One of the three major cities, Mexico City.Has a great amount of population of 108,700,891.I think it might be crowded over there. Mexico City has been said it is the eighth richest city in the world. Has a land area of 1,485 square kilometers. Old and new history awaiting for us to see. Mexico has great history awaiting for you to come and see.

=<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Important Words = <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Geysers:** Natural hot spring that immediately ejects a column of water and steam into the air. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Erosion:** A natural process where water, ice or wind transports solid material. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Maritime Climate:** Climates near the ocean which usually have cool summers and warm winters.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Resources:** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**[]** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**[]** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**[]** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**[]** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Crossroads Textbook pg. 174-175** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**[]** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**[]** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">[] <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">[] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/planning/stats/futurepopgrowth/index.htm <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/325171/march-10-2009-vancouver-front.jpg <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://www.macaskill.com/Mexico/MexicoCity2.jpg <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawson_City http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/5934852.jpg

Evaluation: (36/50)
 * Represent the region in the following ways: (15/20)
 * Topography Some glaring errors... During the Ice Age, the Western Cordillera was also covered in snow but the tallest mountain peaks poked through the top.
 * Vegetation
 * Climate What body of water contributes to the mild climate?
 * Resources What resources does the region provide?
 * Important Cities
 * Things to Do A little thin on content here. What can you do in the Rockies or Coastal Mtns?
 * Provide at least one **//map//** of your region.(5/5) 2 good maps
 * Find appropriate **//images//** that represent various characteristics of your region.(7/10) Use more images to show what is in the region... You do not have even 1 photo of the Rocky Mountains. These are some of the most beautiful mountains in the world!!!
 * Make sure images are accompanied by **//captions//**.
 * Use //**climographs**// of areas in your region and //**explain**// how they illustrate the climate conditions.(5/5) 2 good climographs with brief explanations.
 * Explain how various aspects of the region will influence people visiting this land. (0/5)
 * Cite your Resources using the appropriate format. (4/5)