ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Rocky Mountains
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Canadian Shield
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St. Lawrence River
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Hudson Bay
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Rocky Mountains of North America, or the Rockies, stretch from northern Alberta and British Columbia in Canada southward to New Mexico in the United States, a distance of some 3, 000 miles (4, 800 kilometres).
Detailed explanation-2: -The Canadian Rockies are a segment of the Rocky Mountains. They extend towards the southeast for about 1, 000 miles (1, 600 km) in northern British Columbia, Canada, and form nearly half of the 900-mile (1, 500-km) border between British Columbia and Alberta.
Detailed explanation-3: -The area is known for its stunning mountain landscapes, abundant wildlife, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The Canadian Rockies is home to several national parks including Banff, Lake Louise, and Canmore.
Detailed explanation-4: -Geography. The Canadian Rockies are the easternmost part of the Canadian Cordillera, the collective name for the mountains of Western Canada.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Rocky Mountains were first named by the Cree natives that lived near this mountain range. In their language, they described this mountain range as distinctive rocks from a distance. Much of their rocky appearance came from the glaciers eroding away the surface of the mountains.