Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:volcano
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gptkbp:composed_of |
igneous and metamorphic rocks
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gptkbp:contains |
minerals such as nickel, copper, and gold
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gptkbp:covers |
over 5 million square kilometers
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gptkbp:features |
numerous lakes and rivers
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gptkbp:formed |
tectonic activity and erosion
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Laurentian Shield
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gptkbp:is_adjacent_to |
gptkb:Appalachian_Mountains
the Rocky Mountains to the west |
gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
boreal forests
cold winters and mild summers rocky outcrops high mineral diversity thin soil and rugged terrain |
gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:Great_Lakes_region
the Arctic region the boreal forest biome |
gptkbp:is_home_to |
various fish species
various ecosystems various indigenous tribes numerous hiking trails wildlife such as moose and bears numerous national parks various recreational activities. |
gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
human activities
glacial activity hydrological cycles |
gptkbp:is_known_for |
its scenic landscapes
its rich biodiversity its geological history its mineral wealth its ancient geological formations |
gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:North_American_Craton
gptkb:Canadian_Shield the North American continent the larger Canadian Shield region the larger geological framework of Canada |
gptkbp:is_rich_in |
natural resources
freshwater resources cultural heritage sites timber resources |
gptkbp:is_significant_for |
indigenous cultures
its role in Canadian history |
gptkbp:is_studied_for |
paleoclimate research
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gptkbp:is_studied_in |
geology and environmental science
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gptkbp:is_surrounded_by |
gptkb:Hudson_Bay
the Atlantic Ocean to the east the Great Lakes to the south |
gptkbp:is_utilized_for |
mining and forestry
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gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to |
climate change impacts
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gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Canada
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Avalonia
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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