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The Canadian shield was initially formed due to volcanic activity and large mountains. Now it is a large geographic area that is made up of bare rock that can be dated back to Precambrian Shield.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoIgneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
It is composed of mainly granite and gniess. The shield has a thin layer of soil above a massive bedrock.
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∙ 14y agoThe Canadian shield contains the Precambrian rocks that are more then 570 million years old.
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∙ 13y agoMetamorphic.
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∙ 15y agogranite
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What part of the earth was formed during the Precambrian Era?
50% of Canada was created during this era. This part is called Canadian Shield.
How did the cheyenne tribe adapt to their environment?
First nations first settled in the Canadian shield because when they first settled in Canada the mayor said well you can have this pieace of land.Also when the first nations settled their wasn't much food in the Canadian shield region.
What is the Largest landform region in Canada?
the largest landform region in Canada is the Canadian Shield
Where do shield bugs live?
where do shield bugs live?
Why is the Dutch national animal a lion?
The lion is on our shield. The royals have a lion in their shield. So I think that's why.
Who found the Canadian shield?
The Canadian Shield is the oldest mountain range in North America. It is entirely in Canada and arcs around Hudson's Bay.
What can be found in Canadian shield?
The Canadian shield was initially formed due to volcanic activity and large mountains. Now it is a large geographic area that is made up of bare rock that can be dated back to Precambrian Shield.
What is a natural resource found in the Canadian shield?
iron ore
How big is the Canadian shield?
The Canadian Shield is 8,000,000 km2.
Is the communities in the Canadian shield rural or urban?
Most communities in the Canadian Shield are rural, with smaller populations and surrounded by vast tracts of wilderness. Larger urban centers can be found on the periphery of the Canadian Shield region, where mining or forestry operations are more prominent.
Where in Canada are the most valuable minerals found?
Canadian shield. it covers most of Canada
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 oldest rock?
Some of the oldest rocks found in North America have been on the Canadian Shield.
What two physiographic region are found in Saskatchewan?
1.Canadian Shield 2.Interior plains
