Where its located
What is the most populated city in the Canadian Shield?
Sudbury,Onatrio
Largest mining town
Sudbury, Ontario
Name 4 common mammal species found in the Canadian Shield?
moose, caribou, wolves, lynx, black bears, beavers, snowshoe hares, mink, otter, beavers and muskrat
What shape does the Canadian Shield look like?
Shaped like Horseshoe
what is the most popular winter activity?
Skiing
What is biggest body of water in the canadian shield?
Hudsons bay
The shield is rich source of 8 minerals name 3 of them
gold, silver, copper, zinc, nickel, iron, uranium, and diamonds.
What are some of the biggest predators in the canadian shield?
wolves, black bears, grizzly bears, and lynx
How many lakes are in the Canadian Shield?
2 Million
What is the most popular summer sport
lacrosse
What 2 provinces does the Canadian Shield mostly cover?
Quebec and Ontario
Yes or No Does the Canadian Shield have some of the oldest rock in the world?
Yes
What are the primary habitats of the animals in the Canadian Shield?
boreal forest ,wetlands, lakes, and rivers.
What is the national animal of the Canadian Shield?
The beaver
Name 3 recreational activitys in the Canadian Shield
canoeing/kayaking, fishing, and hiking/camping
What is the deepest lake in the Canadian Shield, and what province is it located?
Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories.
How was the Canadian Shield formed?
through a combination of plate tectonics, erosion, and glaciation
How do the animals in the canadian shield adapt to the harsh environment?
camouflage, insulation, hibernation, and torpor
How old is the Canadian Shield?
It is 4.28 billion years old
what activity is similar to wildlife watching
nature photography
name one US state that the Canadian Shield covers
Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin
What are the 3 different mining methods used in the Canadian Shield?
open-pit, underground, and placer mining
What are some of the threats to the habitats in the canadian shield?
logging, mining, oil and gas extraction, climate change, as well as invasive species and wildfires
What is the Canadian Shields nickname?
Laurentia
What are some popular water sports in the Canadian Shield and where are the most popular locations for them to be seen?
kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding, with excellent locations for these activities such as Algonquin Provincial Park, the Muskoka region, and the Trent-Severn Waterway.