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How many Provinces and Territories together make up the Canadian Shield?
9
8
7
6
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The Canadian Shield is the __________________ region in Canada.
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Quebec make up a huge part of this region.
True
False
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Who were the first people to inhabit the Canadian Shield?
Europeans
Americans
Aboriginals
Spanish
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What arrangement did the Europeans have with the Aboriginal people?
fur trading
gold trading
land for money
Land for food
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Who discovered the Hudson Bay?
James Hudson
James Hudson Jr.
Henry Hudson Jr.
Henry Hudson
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What was the Hudson Bay used for after it was discovered?
For travelling
For fishing
For mainly trading
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What is the climate in northern Canadian Shied?
very cold winters and cool short summers
very cold winters and warm summers
warm winters and warm sumers
warm winters and cool summers
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How would you describe the climate in the southern part of the Canadian Shield?
cold winters and cold summers
cold winters and warm summers
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Which is true about deciduous trees?
They do not die
They are short
The leaves die every Fall season
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Which is false about coniferous trees?
They do not die
They are tall
They can be used for pulp and paper
Their leaves die in Fall season
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Two examples of deciduous trees are
Spruce and Pine
Maple and Oak
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Two examples of coniferous trees are:
Spruce and Pine
Maple and Oak
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What physical features can be seen in this region?
hills, rivers, plains
mountains, lakes, streams
rivers, lakes, marshes, rocky hills
frozen land
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Which are the 2 main resources found in the Canadian Shield?
Forestry and Mining
Mining and Farming
Hydroelectricity and Mining
Farming and Hydroelectricity
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Mining for _________________ is one industry in the Canadian Shield.
oil
copper, gold, uranium, zinc
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This city in Ontario is very rich in copper and uranium.
Mississauga
Toronto
Sudbury
Ajax
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Which 2 products can be derived from coniferous trees?
pulp and paper
hardwood and furniture
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These 2 products can be derived from deciduous trees.
pulp and paper
hardwood and furniture
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All of the following are winter activities to enjoy in the Canadian shield except:
skiing
snow shoeing
hockey
swimming