- 1. What is the Canadian Shield primarily composed of?
A) Sedimentary rocks
B) Igneous and metamorphic rocks
C) Clay
D) Limestone
- 2. The Canadian Shield is rich in which natural resource?
A) Coal
B) Natural Gas
C) Minerals
D) Oil
- 3. The Canadian Shield is often referred to as what?
A) The Precambrian Shield
B) The Interior Plains
C) The Rocky Mountains
D) The Appalachian Mountains
- 4. Which of the following industries is supported by the Canadian Shield's resources?
A) Agriculture
B) Fishing
C) Mining
D) Tourism
- 5. What type of climate predominantly influences the Canadian Shield?
A) Temperate
B) Desert
C) Subarctic
D) Tropical
- 6. Which major city is located near the Canadian Shield?
A) Vancouver
B) Thunder Bay
C) Montreal
D) Calgary
- 7. Which important wildlife habitat is found in the Canadian Shield?
A) Grassland
B) Boreal forest
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Savanna
- 8. In addition to minerals, what else does the Canadian Shield contribute to?
A) Freshwater resources
B) Agricultural land
C) Tourist attractions
D) Solar energy
- 9. The Canadian Shield is known to have how many communities that depend on mining?
A) Hundreds
B) One or two
C) A few
D) Thousands
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