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1 Hudson Plains

2 The Hudson Plains run from Manitoba to Quebec along the southern edge of Hudson Bay. Location

3 Climate Hudson’s Bay poor drainage has resulted in the largest continuous wetlands in the world. The average summer temperatures are 11 C The average winter temperatures are -18 C Precipitation ranges from 400mm to 800mm

4 Geology and Geography The land here is flat, and the poor drainage is the main result of wetlands and bogs.

5 Plants The drainage here is poor, so trees are only found at the drier high altitudes, while the lower altitudes lack trees. CloudberryPurple SaxifrageDwarf Birch

6 Animals The diversity is higher in the summer The region is better known for its high population in biting insect population A single hectare is estimated to be able to produce 10 million black flies, no see-ums and other biting insects Black bear Beluga Whale Canada Goose

7 Humans The population of the Hudson Plains are around 10,000 because of the lack of timber and materials.


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