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Canada's Regions › Geography
What is the Canadian Shield?
- A mountain range in British Columbia
- A vast area of ancient rock covering much of central and eastern Canada, rich in minerals and forests
- Canada's national coat of arms
- A military defensive system along the Canada-US border
Why this is the correct answer
Covering nearly half of Canada's landmass, the Canadian Shield is an ancient geological formation of exposed bedrock rich in minerals such as nickel, gold, and copper. It wraps around Hudson Bay and forms the foundation of much of central and eastern Canada.