Question
How has economic growth in the Canadian Shield region of Canada caused environmental issues in the country?
A.
Mining in the region has polluted many sources of freshwater.
B.
Overfarming of land in the region has made much of the soil infertile.
C.
Accidents at nuclear plants in the region have destroyed natural habitats.
D.
Manufacturing activity in the region has caused acid rain.
A.
Mining in the region has polluted many sources of freshwater.
B.
Overfarming of land in the region has made much of the soil infertile.
C.
Accidents at nuclear plants in the region have destroyed natural habitats.
D.
Manufacturing activity in the region has caused acid rain.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. Mining in the region has polluted many sources of freshwater.
The Canadian Shield region is rich in mineral resources, and extensive mining activities have led to significant environmental issues, including pollution of freshwater sources. This pollution can adversely affect local ecosystems and the health of communities relying on these waters.
The Canadian Shield region is rich in mineral resources, and extensive mining activities have led to significant environmental issues, including pollution of freshwater sources. This pollution can adversely affect local ecosystems and the health of communities relying on these waters.