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What is eroded soil that is deposited in other places?
It is called sediment.
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 are the attributes of the Canadian shield?
1 Characteristic of the Canadian shield if that it has the worlds largest boreal forest.
Where was the eroded material from the shield deposited and what did this material become?
igneous rock and it became sand
Where was the eroded material from the Canadian Shield deposited and what did this material become?
The eroded particles may be carried by water, wind or ice to other locations like the lowland regions or into the ocean and lakes.The eroded materials build up and under their own pressure gradually become hardened into sedimentary rock.
What are some differences between the Canadian shield and the Appalachian mountains?
They both have been greatly eroded over time.
Are there any rivers that deposit and eroded sediments?
Most rivers have eroded and Deposited sediment.
In which era was the Canadian shield formed?
When it was created, it was a huge mountain and throughout the eras, it was eroded by rain,wind and glaciers. Now the canadian shield is very hilly. Those hills are bases of ancient mountains.
Clay and silt that have been eroded and deposited are called?
Sediment
What is eroded soil that is deposited in other places?
It is called sediment.
How big is the Canadian shield?
The Canadian Shield is 8,000,000 km2.
What happens to the rock that is eroded from a headland?
It gets deposited in a new place
When metamorpic rock is eroded deposited and cemented what does it turn into?
Sedimentary rock.
Canadian shield population?
The Canadian Shield is a geographical region known for its rugged terrain and sparse population. It covers about half of Canada's land area but is home to only a small percentage of the country's population, with most residents living in southern regions where the land is more suitable for farming and urban development. The shield's population is primarily concentrated in cities like Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal located on its fringes.
What is the population of the Canadian shield?
the Canadian shield population is 7 million
