Landscape
True or False: The Canadian Shield is made up of some of the oldest rocks found on Earth.
True
True
True or False: There are very few natural resources in the Canadian Shield.
False
Name two activities people can do in the water (lakes/rivers):
Canoeing, fishing, boating
The Canadian Shield is the smallest land region in Canada.
False
What is the weather like in the summer months in the SOUTHERN part of the Canadian Shield?
Warm and humid
List 3 main natural resources in the Canadian Shield
Water, Trees, Minerals
Name an activity can people can do in the forests:
Hiking, Bird Watching, Rock Climbing
The Canadian Shield is has two main groups of trees. What are they?
Deciduous and Coniferous
Is there a lot of snow in the Canadian Shield land region?
Yes
What primary industry in the Canadian Shield is responsible for taking minerals and rocks out of the earth?
Mining Industry
Name two activities people can do in the winter:
Snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding
What are the two main types of water sources in the Canadian Shield?
Lakes and rivers
In the Northern part of the Canadian Shield that stretches into Nunavut, what is the weather like year round?
Very cold
In what town is the main Mining Industry located? It is also referred to as "The Big Nickel"?
Sudbury, Ontario
Name an activity that has not already been mentioned in this game that you could do outside in the Canadian Shield region.
Camping
The Canadian Shield is South of what Bay of water?
Hudson Bay
What frozen landform was responsible for making the carvings/scrapes in the rock?
Melting glaciers
What is it called when people use fast-moving water from rivers in this region to create electricity?
Hydroelectricity
What is the name tourists often call parts of this region because they will rent a place and enjoy many of the outdoor experiences.
Cottage Country