WorksheetsCanadian Shield
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
How many Provinces and Territories together make up the Canadian Shield?
9
8
7
6
The Canadian Shield is the (a) region in Canada.
Quebec make up a huge part of this region.
True
False
Who were the first people to inhabit the Canadian Shield?
Europeans
Americans
Aboriginals
Spanish
What arrangement did the Europeans have with the Aboriginal people?
fur trading
gold trading
land for money
Land for food
Who discovered the Hudson Bay?
James Hudson
James Hudson Jr.
Henry Hudson Jr.
Henry Hudson
What was the Hudson Bay used for after it was discovered?
For travelling
For fishing
For mainly trading
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
How would you describe the climate in the southern part of the Canadian Shield?
cold winters and cold summers
cold winters and warm summers
Which is true about deciduous trees?
They do not die
They are short
The leaves die every Fall season
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
Two examples of deciduous trees are
Spruce and Pine
Maple and Oak
Two examples of coniferous trees are:
Spruce and Pine
Maple and Oak
What physical features can be seen in this region?
hills, rivers, plains
mountains, lakes, streams
rivers, lakes, marshes, rocky hills
frozen land
Which are the 2 main resources found in the Canadian Shield?
Forestry and Mining
Mining and Farming
Hydroelectricity and Mining
Farming and Hydroelectricity
Mining for _________________ is one industry in the Canadian Shield.
oil
copper, gold, uranium, zinc
This city in Ontario is very rich in copper and uranium.
Mississauga
Toronto
Sudbury
Ajax
Which 2 products can be derived from coniferous trees?
pulp and paper
hardwood and furniture
These 2 products can be derived from deciduous trees.
pulp and paper
hardwood and furniture
All of the following are winter activities to enjoy in the Canadian shield except:
skiing
snow shoeing
hockey
swimming
