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Which of the following is true of the Canadian Shield region in North America? A It has a mild climate. B It has excellent farmland. C It is densely populated. D It is rich in natural resources.

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The Canadian Shield Region in North America is D) rich in natural resources. The Canadian Shield Region is an incredibly rich region in regards to natural resources especially earth minerals. It is immensely wealth in regards to mineral ores such as gold, silver, nickel, and copper. 

Answer:

D

Explanation:

The Canadian Shield, a region which includes much of Northern Canada, contains many natural resources. This sparsely populated area does not have good farmland, and the climate is either arctic or subarctic. The Canadian Shield has many mineral deposits including copper, iron, lead, nickel, gold, silver, uranium, and zinc. Diamond mines have been found the Northwest Territories. There are numerous forests in this region which contribute to timber industry.