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