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Although the exact amount of material transported will never be known, suffice it to say that massive amounts of soil and rock were carried away from the area of the Canadian Shield by glaciation during the most recent ice-age. The weight of the glaciers actually depressed the land surface, and scraping and gouging by rock-filled ice created thousand of depressions which are now lake basins.
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What are the results of Canadian mining of the Canadian shield?
Canadian mining of the Canadian Shield has resulted in the extraction of valuable resources such as gold, nickel, copper, and uranium. However, there have also been environmental concerns related to habitat destruction, water pollution, and the impact on Indigenous communities living in the area. Mitigating these impacts has become a focus for mining companies operating in the region.
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.
The exposed portion of the North American craton containing metamorphic and igneous rocks is called the?
It's called the Canadian Shield.
What effect do glaciers do on the drainage of the shield?
Glaciers can reshape the drainage patterns of a shield by eroding the landscape and creating new channels for water flow. As glaciers advance and retreat, they can leave behind moraines and other landforms that affect how water drains across the shield. Melting glaciers can also increase water flow, leading to changes in drainage patterns.
What kind of soil is in the Canadian Shield?
The soil in the Canadian Shield is typically thin and rocky due to the region's ancient geology and history of glaciation. It is often acidic and nutrient-poor, making it challenging for agriculture. The soil composition can vary depending on the specific location within the Canadian Shield.
Does the Canadian shield have hundreds of lakes carved by glaciers?
yes, it does
Was the Canadian Shield caused by glaciers during the ice age?
The shape of the Canadian Shield was cause by glaciers and ice sheets during the many glaciations which have occurred during the last 2.6 million years of the present ice age.
What physiographic region was most affected by glaciation--massive continental glaciers?
The Canadian shield
True or false Is the Canadian shield is a flag of Canada?
Canadian Shield is the flat rock formation that covers northern ontario. It was caused my glaciers scraping the soil away.
What area of Canada has most of its surface scrapped up by ice age glaciers?
The Canadian shield.The Canadian shield was the area of Canada that had most of its surface scrapped up by ice age glaciers. It covers half of Canada and the glaciers that scrapped the shield also made the huge holes, that are also known as the great lakes.
Explain how the clay belts of the Canadian Shield were formed?
they were formed when the lakes were frozen in the glaciers. Then as they resided, the clay belts were formed.
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.
How big is the Canadian shield?
The Canadian Shield is 8,000,000 km2.
How many cities are there for Canadian Shield?
there are 12 cities depicted on the Canadian shield
Do people like the Canadian shield?
yes! people do like the Canadian shield.
What are the current events in the Canadian Shield?
what are some sports that are popular in the canadian shield
Can you give a sentence using Canadian shield?
The Canadian Shield is rich in minerals.
