Canada: Geography, Economy and Justice
What is the Canadian Shield?
- ○A coastal defence network protecting Canadian ports
- ✓A vast area of ancient rock covering much of central and eastern Canada
- ○The mountain range separating BC from Alberta
- ○A federal law protecting Canadian territory
Correct answer
A vast area of ancient rock covering much of central and eastern Canada
The Canadian Shield is a massive plateau of ancient Precambrian rock that covers roughly half of Canada, stretching from the Great Lakes north to the Arctic and from the Rockies east to Labrador. It is rich in minerals.
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