The Canadian Shield

1. Find a map of this region. Which provinces are in this region?

Northwest territories , Manitoba , Ontario and Quebec .

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.

Some chemical changes that can make things erode .

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.

Because the region goes a very big square , from north to south . Not only the north cold area but also the south warm area , they are all this region . Because the area acrosses large square , the climates are very different .

4. The vegetation of this region is mostly boreal forest. What is special about a boreal forest? Explainin 3-5 sentences.

Maybe they always keep green in all the seasons . Their leaves won't fall down ike pine trees . They can live in very cold area because of their special frames .

5. Find a picture of the Canadian Shield. Explain why you like this picture in 3-5 sentences.

This is a small land with vegetations in the water . Waves go to the rocks and dash them lightly . Maybe we can go boating here and goes flow the water's direction . See the beautiful views of two shores in the boat . That's must be a amazing visit .

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 pciture 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.

One , I can excavate many minings and sell them for money . But it is bad for environment .

Two ... maybe I can take my employees there to have a trip as the encourage to them . Because there is not only enough minings but also beautiful views.