Questions and Answers
What is the main characteristic of a transition zone?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing Canada's climate?
What primarily distinguishes climate from weather?
At what angle is the Earth tilted in relation to its orbit around the sun?
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Which statement accurately describes wind and pressure systems in Canada?
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Study Notes
Transition Zone
- A region where characteristics of one region gradually blend into the next
Climates in Canada
- Canada's vast north-south distance leads to diverse climate conditions
- Elevation affects climate, with different conditions at varying heights
- Coastal regions have distinct climates compared to inland areas
- Wind and pressure systems transport weather patterns across the country
Climate vs Weather
- Weather: short-term atmospheric conditions
- Climate: long-term patterns of weather over an extended period
Latitude and Solar Energy
- Solar energy input varies with latitude
- Earth's tilt: 23.5 degrees
- Northern hemisphere's tilt changes seasonally:
- Summer: tilted towards the sun
- Winter: tilted away from the sun
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Description
Understand the factors that influence Canada's climate and weather patterns, including transition zones, elevation, and coastal regions. Learn to distinguish between climate and weather conditions.
