Ecozones of Canada: Atlantic Maritime

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  • A picture of a lighthouse facing the Atlantic Ocean.
  • A picture of Mount Carleton, the tallest mountain in the Appalachians and a good example of a heavily forested highland region of the Atlantic Maritime Ecozone
  • The Cape Breton highlands region, which is densely forested as a result of soil conditions which favour tree growth.
  • A picture of a farm on Prince Edward Island, where soil is well suited for agriculture.
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What is an Ecozone?

An ecozone is a distinct physical area which can be differentiated from other areas on the basis of unique human, physical and biological features present in that region. For example, the Atlantic Maritime Ecozone can be distinguished from other ecozones by unique features such as numerous second and third growth forests, acidic wet-climate soils, unique climate patterns and all the species of animals which can be found in the area.


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The Atlantic Maritime Ecozone: An Introduction

The Atlantic Maritime is an ecozone which covers 192,017 km₂. The Atlantic Martime Ecozone is composed of the entirety of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, and covers parts of Québec (mainly the Gaspé peninsula). The region is home to geological features such as the Appalachian mountains, and numerous forests. Due to the long human history in the area, most forests are either second or third-growth, due to urban development and other human activities. The climate of the region is mild, due to the temperature moderating properties of the nearby Atlantic Ocean.


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Bibliography, and Image Credits

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