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