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What geologic process created the Canadian shield topography?
Glaciation, Ice Ages. The Shield has been stripped bare and scoured by the movements of huge sheets of ice the result of climate cooling and warming over thousands of years.
Where are the great lakes lowlands and the stlawrence lowlands separated?
It was created by glaciation. The glaciers carried huge amounts of sand, soil, and gravel from the Canadian Shield and scattered them throughout the region. The Great Lakes are located in basins that were gouged out by the glaciers. They started off large and eventually shrank to its present size as the water drained into the ocean.
Why is the Canadian shield also known as the precambrian shield?
The Canadian Shield was formed in the Precambrian Era. Quite simple actually!
Famous Canadian landmarks?
canadian shield
Are moose in the Canadian shield?
More on it than in it but yes there are moose living in the forests of the Canadian Shield. The Shield extends into the north so there are caribou as well.
What physiographic region was most affected by glaciation?
The Canadian Shield
What physiographic region was most affected by glaciation--massive continental glaciers?
The Canadian shield
Does the Canadian shield affect Canada in a bad way?
No, the Canadian Shield does not affect Canada in a bad way. In fact, it provides valuable mineral resources, such as nickel, copper, gold, and diamonds. Additionally, it acts as a foundation for boreal forests and supports a variety of wildlife.
What geologic process created the Canadian shield topography?
Glaciation, Ice Ages. The Shield has been stripped bare and scoured by the movements of huge sheets of ice the result of climate cooling and warming over thousands of years.
How big is the Canadian shield?
The Canadian Shield is 8,000,000 km2.
Canadian shield population?
the Canadian shield population is 7 millon
What is the population of the Canadian shield?
the Canadian shield population is 7 million
Do people like the Canadian shield?
yes! people do like the Canadian shield.
Can you give a sentence using Canadian shield?
The Canadian Shield is rich in minerals.
What are the current events in the Canadian Shield?
what are some sports that are popular in the canadian shield
How many cities are there for Canadian Shield?
there are 12 cities depicted on the Canadian shield
Where are the great lakes lowlands and the stlawrence lowlands separated?
It was created by glaciation. The glaciers carried huge amounts of sand, soil, and gravel from the Canadian Shield and scattered them throughout the region. The Great Lakes are located in basins that were gouged out by the glaciers. They started off large and eventually shrank to its present size as the water drained into the ocean.
