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bodies of water
soil content/vegetation
climate and landforms
animals and plants at risk
human communities and population
100
what are the two bodies of water found near the Hudson plains?
Hudson bay and James bay
100
can you grow agriculture in the Hudson plains?
no
100
what is the average temperature in winter?
-18 degrees
100
what types of plants are at risk
none
100
what is the population of Hudson plains
10,000 people
200
which body of water touches Hudson plains
James bay
200
how is the soil developed?
its poorly developed
200
what type of rock is found in the Hudson plains
sedimentary rocks
200
what is an example of an ice-sea species
polar bears
200
Hudson plains has the largest population. true or false
false
300
James bay coastal areas are a)not touching Hudson bay b)somewhat touches Hudson bay c)all of it touches Hudson bay d)mainly touches Hudson bay
d)
300
what type of soil does Hudson plains have?
permafrost
300
what are the two types of precipitation in the Hudson bay?
conventional and cycloninc precipitation
300
why are ice-sea species in danger?
global warming
300
what are three major communities?
Churchill, attawapiskat, moosonee
400
Hudson bay has a) high salinity level b) low salinity level c)no salinity d) lots of ice
What is b) low salinity level
400
what are the two types of vegetation in the Hudson plains?
1: its depends on the direction north to south 2: its also depends on altitude
400
what is the average precipitation ranges in between?
400-800 mm
400
what are species in danger?
fishes in biota river and ice sea species
400
what does Churchill transport overseas?
potash and wheat
500
what is the surface area of the Hudson bay?
1,230,000 km²
500
how many percent of the worlds wetlands are in the Hudson plains?
25%
500
what 2 situations form wetlands?
poor drainage and by retreating glaciers
500
why arent there any plants at risk?
because all the plants are sturdy and strong
500
what economic activities are focused on today?
fishing and tourism