The Interior Plaines started its development in the Paleozoic geologic era. This region mainly covers Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Some parts of Northwest territories and Newfoundland and Labrador are also found in this area. Two major cities in the Interior Plaines are Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta.
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The main type of rock found in this region is sedimentary. The Interior Plaines occupies most of the oil and gas found today in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Potash and coal are also mined in this area. This region is called Canada's Breadbasket because it is good for growing grain such as, wheat, barley, oats and oil seeds like canola, sunflower and flax. This land has many purposes including, but not limited to mineral extraction, agriculture and farming. An economical activity found in the Interior Plaines is the oil industry found in Edmonton. Attractions such as, the Calgary Stampede, the Calgary tower and Western Edmonton Mall promote the tourism industry. A major environmental issue found in the Interior plaines is the use of pesticides and fertilizers to keep the crops healthy. These chemical cause many problems such as, eutrophication which damages many rivers and the soil's quality.
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