Exploring the Canadian Shield: A Geological Journey Quiz

1. During which geological era was the Canadian Shield created?

Miocene era

Cretaceous era

Canadian Shield

Jurassic era

The Canadian Shield was formed during the Precambrian era, which is the earliest part of Earth's history.

Explanation

The Canadian Shield was formed during the Precambrian era, which is the earliest part of Earth's history.

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Prepare for your geography assessment with this focused quiz on the Canadian Shield. Explore key geographical features and understand the significance of this region in Canada's landscape. Essential for students looking to enhance their knowledge in physical geography.

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2. What types of rocks make up the Canadian Shield?

Igneous and metamorphic

Metamorphic and volcanic

Sedimentary and metamorphic

Igneous and sedimentary

The Canadian Shield is primarily composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks due to its ancient geological history.

Explanation

The Canadian Shield is primarily composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks due to its ancient geological history.

3. How did the Canadian Shield differ during the Precambrian era in appearance from today?

It was covered in dense forests during the Precambrian era.

It was submerged underwater during the Precambrian era.

It was a desert region during the Precambrian era.

It used to be mountains, now it's levelled by erosion, leaving rock covered by soil and many lakes.

The Canadian Shield underwent significant changes from the Precambrian era to today, transitioning from mountains to a landscape levelled by erosion, with rocks covered by soil and numerous lakes.

Explanation

The Canadian Shield underwent significant changes from the Precambrian era to today, transitioning from mountains to a landscape levelled by erosion, with rocks covered by soil and numerous lakes.

4. Where was the eroded material from the Shield deposited and what did this material become?

It was deposited in deserts and became metamorphic rock.

It was deposited in rivers and became igneous rock.

It was deposited in glaciers and became volcanic rock.

It goes into the ocean and becomes sedimentary rock.

The eroded material from the Shield is carried into the ocean by rivers where it eventually settles and compacts to form sedimentary rock through the process of lithification.

Explanation

The eroded material from the Shield is carried into the ocean by rivers where it eventually settles and compacts to form sedimentary rock through the process of lithification.

5. What geological feature resulted from the North American plate colliding with the Pacific plate?

The Appalachian Mountains

The Rocky Mountains.

The Grand Canyon

The Great Rift Valley

The collision of the North American plate and the Pacific plate resulted in the formation of the Rocky Mountains through the process of tectonic plate movement and uplift.

Explanation

The collision of the North American plate and the Pacific plate resulted in the formation of the Rocky Mountains through the process of tectonic plate movement and uplift.

6. During the early part of the Paleozoic era, it is believed that North America was located closer to the equator. Why has this tropical location been important to Canada?

The proximity to the equator resulted in higher levels of precipitation and fertile soils.

The increase in biodiversity led to the development of vast rainforests.

Oil, gas and coal formed.

The tropical climate allowed for the evolution of unique species of flora and fauna.

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