Fill in the Blanks Canada Environmental IssuesOnline version SS6G6 – Explain the impact of environmental issues in Canada. b. Explain the causes and effects of the extraction of natural resources on the Canadian Shield (e.g., mining and logging). by Aaron Stinson 1 Bay deposits mining air government water waterways pollution Canadian mines limit extract environmental mining Canada's industry is concentrated in the Shield region which surrounds Hudson . This area contains large of gold , silver , copper , zinc , lead , iron ore , uranium , and nickel . Although the industry is very attractive , the processes used to Canada's mineral wealth ( i . e . , blasting and digging ) often result in destruction , particularly in the areas around the themselves . Sulfur dioxide released from mining equipment reduces the quality , and chemical runoff from mining processes often contaminates supplies . The Canadian has passed legislation to the amount of mining - related allowed in its , namely in an effort to protect fisheries and seafood safety . Adapted from the 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher Notes for the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studie s
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