Using complete sentences, identify the region circled on the map above. Describe at least four characteristics of the region tha
t make it a unique location in Canada. Answer: The region circled on the map above is known as the Canadian Shield. Four characteristics of the region that makes it a unique location in Canada are the very old rocks found there, the Shield covers close to half of Canada, the Shield is over 3.96 billion years old, and it consist of a lot of rolling hills (because of erosion).
