The Importance of the Canadian Shield in Natural Resources
- 1. What is the Canadian Shield primarily composed of?
A) Sedimentary rocks
B) Clay
C) Igneous and metamorphic rocks
D) Limestone
- 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 Interior Plains
B) The Precambrian Shield
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) Hundreds
D) Thousands
- 5. Which major city is located near the Canadian Shield?
A) Calgary
B) Thunder Bay
C) Vancouver
D) Montreal
- 6. Which important wildlife habitat is found in the Canadian Shield?
A) Savanna
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Boreal forest
D) Grassland
- 7. Which of the following industries is supported by the Canadian Shield's resources?
A) Fishing
B) Agriculture
C) Tourism
D) Mining
- 8. What type of climate predominantly influences the Canadian Shield?
A) Tropical
B) Subarctic
C) Desert
D) Temperate
- 9. In addition to minerals, what else does the Canadian Shield contribute to?
A) Solar energy
B) Tourist attractions
C) Freshwater resources
D) Agricultural land
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