Soil & Vegetation
Soil TypeThe soil in Churchill would be considered as leached because of the climate, organisms, topography, drainage, and the parent material.
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Natural VegetationMore than 400 different plant species can be found in Churchill. In the summer time, wildflowers are a popular sight. Come to fall there tend to be blueberries, Arctic avens, and yellow willows. Miniature shrubs, and flowered plants can often be seen close to the ground where they have protection. Black spruce, white spruce, and lichens are all also popular in this area.
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Transition ZoneChurchill is in a trnasition zone between the boreal forest and the tundra. This explains why if yoy were to travel to Churchill it wouldn't be uncommon to see polar bears, black bears, and grizzley bears, along with other wildlife found in either the tundra or the boreal forest.
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