The Canadian Shield !!

The next geographical region you will learn about is the Canadian Shield. This lesson should be finished in two computer classes.The Canadian Shield is more than 2 billion years old. It consists of great volcanic mountains that were leveled by millions of years of erosion. It is the geographic foundation of Canada covering more than half of its surface area.
1.Find a map of this region. Which provinces are in this region? (IF you don't know what your map is telling you, DO NOT WRITE I DON'T KNOW! ASK me or a friend!)
In Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba,Northwest territories are in Canada shield.
2. Translate erosion. What is erosion? Explain in your own words.The climate of this region varies greatly. There are colder winters in the north.
English meaning: erosion to destroy the place, and make this place bad.
3. Why do you think the climate of this region will vary? Explain in 3-5 sentences. Look at the map of this region and think about it.
I think this place climate was very different to other provinces. Because I hear some one say these provinces in summer time was very hot, at winter time the weather will very cold.so it was different.

4. The vegetation of this region is mostly Boreas forest. What is special about a Boreas forest? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
Because I think that part of region can grow many vegetation .This region weather was very good to grow vegetation. so it was very special.
5. Find a picture of the Canadian Shield. Explain why you like this picture in 3-5 sentences.
Because this picture was very beautiful. and there have river valley. and also there have many tree surround the valley.
6.There is a lot of mining in this area. The Canadian shield is sometimes called a "mineral storehouse" because it has a lot of valuable minerals like lead, copper, gold, zinc and nickel.
a. Find a picture of lead. Post it.

b. Find a picture of copper. Post it.

c. Find a picture of gold. Post it.

d. Find a picture of zinc. Post it.

e. Find a picture of nickel. Post it

7. If you were the owner of a mining company, why would you want to come to this area? Tell me at least 2 reasons.
Maybe I will come.
1. weather I like it.
2. place was good.
3. can grow good food.

1 条评论:

  1. 13/17

    Erosion shapes land. It doesn't have to be a bad thing.

    Question 7
    Remember you are the owner of a MINING company! Make sure you answer according to the question.