Question

1. why do few people live in the canadian shield? a. there are no natural resources b. summers are too hot c. there are too many large cities already d. the climate is harsh and the land is difficult for farming

Explanation:

• Option A: The Canadian Shield has natural resources like minerals, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The Canadian Shield has cold climates, summers are not too hot, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The Canadian Shield has few large cities, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The Canadian Shield has a harsh climate (cold, long winters) and rocky, thin - soil land that is difficult for farming, which explains why few people live there.

Answer:

D. The climate is harsh and the land is difficult for farming