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lau·ren·tian plateau

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  1. Laurentian Plateau, Laurentian Highlands, Canadian Shieldnoun

    a large plateau that occupies more than 40% of the land area of Canada; it extends from the Great Lakes northward to the Arctic Ocean

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  1. laurentian plateau

    The Laurentian Plateau, also known as the Canadian Shield or Laurentian Shield, is a vast geological shield covered by a thin layer of soil that forms the nucleus of the North American continent. It is one of the world's largest geologic continental shields, extending from the Great Lakes and the Midwest parts of the United States in the south, up through northern Canada and into Greenland. The plateau is mainly composed of Precambrian rock and is known for its valuable mineral resources, including large deposits of gold, nickel, and copper.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of laurentian plateau in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of laurentian plateau in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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