Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
geological shield
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| gptkbp:composedOf |
igneous rock
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| gptkbp:contains |
minerals
|
| gptkbp:covers |
over 4.8 million square kilometers
|
| gptkbp:features |
numerous lakes
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| gptkbp:has |
a low population density
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Canadian Shield
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| gptkbp:isA |
popular destination for outdoor activities
source of hydroelectric power major geological feature key area for conservation efforts source of cultural heritage key area for ecological research source of scientific study |
| gptkbp:isAdjacentTo |
gptkb:Hudson_Bay
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| gptkbp:isAttendedBy |
human activities
glacial activity |
| gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy |
rugged terrain
rocky outcrops a variety of landscapes vast wilderness areas hardwood and softwood forests |
| gptkbp:isConnectedTo |
gptkb:the_Great_Lakes
gptkb:the_Appalachian_Mountains the St. Lawrence River the_Arctic_region |
| gptkbp:isDividedInto |
several regions
|
| gptkbp:isHomeTo |
various fish species
various wildlife species various ecosystems many species of birds many national parks many hiking trails many lakes and rivers many indigenous communities |
| gptkbp:isInfluencedBy |
climate change
geological processes |
| gptkbp:isInformedBy |
the Precambrian era
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| gptkbp:isKnownFor |
its historical significance
its scenic landscapes its biodiversity its geological history its mineral wealth its rich natural resources its ancient rock formations |
| gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:the_Canadian_Arctic_Archipelago the boreal forest region the_Canadian_landscape the_Canadian_Shield_region the_North_American_tectonic_plate |
| gptkbp:isSubjectTo |
mining activities
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| gptkbp:isSurroundedBy |
the Interior Plains
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| gptkbp:isUtilizedIn |
natural beauty
cultural diversity forests wildlife habitats freshwater resources minerals like gold and nickel |
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Canada
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