2. Precambrian Sheild  Is the most stable rock in Canada (is in Northern Canada)  Was formed when two continents collided causing volcanoes to erupt and lava to build up  The tops of the mountains were worn down causing those minerals to stay there

3. Mining  Minerals (called ores at higher concentration) are removed from the earth by mining  Types:  Open pit- mining minerals close to the surface  Underground- deeper minerals  Solution- minerals are dissolved

5. SK minerals  Coal  Oil  Gold  Diamonds- found in Kimberlite  Potash  Uranium

7. Assignment- computer lab  Look at the different types of mines in Saskatchewan- find as many minerals as you can Type of Mining Advantages to mining Disadvantages to mining Mineral use Mineral: _________ Location: _________