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