The Appalachian Region started its development in the Paleozoic geologic era about 300 million years ago. This region covers many areas such as, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edouard Island, eastern Newfoundland and Labrador and the southern edge of Quebec. Two major cities in the Appalachian Region are Sherbrooke in Quebec and Halifax in Nova Scotia.
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The main type of rock found in this region is Sedimentary. There are signs of Igneous and Metamorphic rock in the areas with volcanic activity and faulting. The Appalachian Region occupies large deposits of non-metallic minerals such as coal in the Sedimentary rocks. The plateaus of the Igneous and Metamorphic rock contain metallic minerals such as, iron and zinc. The Appalachian Region consists of deep cut valleys, many forests, and field crops. The fertile soils of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick are ideal for growing potatoes. This land has many purposes including, but not limited to mineral extraction, fishing, growing potatoes and recreational purposes.
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An economic activity based on the natural resources in the Appalachian Region is the forestry industry. The forests vary of a wide selection of Coniferous trees, evergreens, pine, spruce, maple, oak and much more. An environmental issue found in this area is overfishing, which was introduced by the fishing industry. This has a negative impact on citizens living in the small coastal fishing communities by forcing them to look for work in the cities. This issue has great impact on the environment because it disturbs the quality of many ecosystems and some of the region's most important and fundamental food chains. Many living creatures will be affected by the absence and decrease of these fish.
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