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Geological Provinces (Nunavut)
A geological province is an extensive region characterized by rocks and structures of varying types and ...
Abstract
A geological province is an extensive region characterized by rocks and structures of varying types and ages. Canada has seventeen geological provinces consisting of a shield, platforms, orogens and continental shelves. Nunavut includes four of the geological provinces: Innuitian Orogen, Arctic Platform, Hudson Bay Lowlands, and Bear Province. Knowledge of the territory’s geology facilitates mineral exploration.
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