Question

State the significance of the Canadian Shield to the continent of North America.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Canadian Shield was the first part of North America to be permanently elevated above sea level and has remained almost wholly untouched by successive encroachments of the sea upon the continent. It is the Earth's greatest area of exposed Archean rock.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Canadian Shield was the first part of North America to be permanently elevated above sea level and has remained almost wholly untouched by successive encroachments of the sea upon the continent. It is the Earth's greatest area of exposed Archean rock.

Unit of: North American craton

Area: 8 000 000 km2