Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

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Dimension Stone (Building Stone) in Newfoundland and Labrador

Dimension stone includes any natural stone that has been quarried and cut or shaped to specified sizes.
Drainage Basins

A drainage basin, or catchment as it is also called, is the part of the land surface that is drained by a single river system.
Fresh Water Environment

The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has ample fresh water, the source of which is abundant precipitation.
Geological Landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador

Earth scientists from all over the globe visit Newfoundland and Labrador to study some of the oldest rocks in the world.
Ancient Uses of Ramah Chert

Precontact cultures utilized stone for tool making. They appear to have preferred chert, a fine-grained stone composed mainly of silica.
Landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador

The landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador has had a remarkable geological history, formed over many millions of years
Newfoundland and Labrador Biosphere

Newfoundland and Labrador is part of two different types of biomes, the tundra and the taiga.
The Newfoundland Story

Rocks on the Island of Newfoundland are divided into three zones - Western, Central and Eastern.