Mata Island facts for kids
 Mata Island
Location in Nunavut
Mata Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°10′N 78°55′W / 56.16°N 78.91°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Mata Island is an island in Nunavut, Canada. It is a quiet, uninhabited place, meaning no people live there permanently. You can find Mata Island in Hudson Bay, which is a very large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada.
Mata Island is part of a group of islands called the Belcher Islands. It is located on the eastern side of a waterway known as Omarolluk Sound. Just south of Mata Island, you'll find Karlay Island.
Nearby Islands
Mata Island is surrounded by several other islands in the area. These include:
The Belcher Islands Group
Mata Island is one of many islands that make up the Belcher Islands. This group of islands is located in the southeastern part of Hudson Bay. The Belcher Islands are known for their unique and very old rocks.
Ancient Rocks
The rocks on the Belcher Islands are incredibly old. Scientists believe they are about 2 billion years old! These ancient rocks include dolomites and other sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed from layers of sand, mud, and other materials that build up over millions of years. Looking at these rocks can tell us a lot about Earth's history.
Images for kids
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Folded Proterozoic dolomites in the Belcher (Sanikiluaq) Islands
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Thin-bedded Proterozoic sedimentary rocks near Sanikiluaq hamlet. These rocks are about 2 billion years old. Width of bottom of photo is about 5 metres.
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Landsat satellite photo of Belcher Islands
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
