Which of the Following Sites in North America Was Originally

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sites in North America was originally a Dutch colony?

• A) Plymouth
• B) Jamestown
• C) Port Royal
• D) New York
• E) Quebec

---

Definitions:

Canadian Shield

A large geological shield, covered by a thin layer of soil, that comprises most of the eastern and central Canada and parts of the United States, characterized by ancient crystalline rocks.

Exposed Rocks

Rocks that are visible on the surface of the Earth and are not covered by soil or vegetation.

Oceanic Plateau

Underwater volcanic regions characterized by flat-topped mountains or plateaus, resulting from extensive eruptions of basaltic lava.

Island Arc

A curved chain of volcanic islands located along a subduction zone, formed by the rising magma from the descending tectonic plate.