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