Quiz and Flashcards on Canada's Climate Regions

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary cause of high precipitation in the Pacific Maritime Region during winter?

Warming winds from the Arctic
Increased evaporation from the Pacific Ocean
Moist Pacific winds reaching the area (correct)
Seasonal migration of polar animals

What characterizes the climate in the Cordilleran Climate Region?

Varied climatic conditions over short distances (correct)
Consistently warm temperatures regardless of elevation
Exclusively dry conditions throughout the year
Uniform temperature and precipitation patterns

Which statement correctly describes the Prairie Climate Region?

It has a mild temperature range with abundant moisture.
It is predominantly wet due to cyclonic storms.
It experiences extreme temperature variations between seasons. (correct)
It has year-round humid conditions.

In the Boreal Climate Region, what type of precipitation is common throughout the year?

Cyclonic storms and convectional precipitation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of the Taiga Climate Region's winter?

Cold winters lasting more than six months (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the Arctic Climate Region?

Very harsh climate with long winters (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which climate region is primarily influenced by rainshadow conditions?

Cordilleran Climate Region (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of precipitation mainly occurs in the Taiga region during summer?

Convectional precipitation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Pacific Maritime Climate

A climate with mild winters and cool summers due to the Pacific Ocean's moderating effect. Precipitation, particularly in winter, is high due to the polar-front jet stream.

Cordilleran Climate

A climate with diverse conditions, ranging from warm and dry to cold and mountainous. Relief precipitation is high on the windward slopes, while leeward slopes are dry.

Prairie Climate

A continental climate with wide temperature swings, cold winters, and hot, dry summers. Precipitation is moderate, mainly from cyclonic storms and summer convection.

Boreal Climate

A continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, with precipitation from cyclonic storms and summer convection.

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Taiga Climate

A very harsh climate with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Precipitation is mainly from summer convection with some winter cyclonic storms.

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Arctic Climate

A harsh, cold desert climate with extremely long winters and short, cool summers. Precipitation is low because the Arctic Ocean is frozen.

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Study Notes

Pacific Maritime Climate Region

This region has a maritime climate, meaning the Pacific Ocean moderates temperatures.
Coastal areas stay above freezing in winter, and cool in summer.
High relief precipitation, especially in winter, occurs due to moist Pacific winds.
Polar-front jet stream movement allows moist air to reach the area.
This moderate climate makes the region appealing for people moving from the Canadian interior.

Cordilleran Climate Region

This vast region extends from southern British Columbia to northern Yukon.
Significant variations in temperature and precipitation occur even over short distances.
West-facing slopes receive high amounts of relief precipitation.
Leeward slopes and valleys are very dry due to rain-shadow effects.
Southern locations are milder than those in the north, and lower elevations are milder than higher elevations.

Prairie Climate Region

This continental climate is characterized by wide temperature ranges.
Winters are extremely cold and dry, with polar air.
Summers are warm and dry due to being in the rainshadow of the Western Cordillera.
Precipitation is generally low, with most rainfall occurring in summer from convective storms.

Boreal Climate Region

This continental climate experiences cold winters and warm summers.
Precipitation is mostly from cyclonic storms throughout the year.
Summer precipitation is also influenced by convective storms (evaporation and rising air).

Taiga Climate Region

This region has long, cold winters and short, cool summers.
Precipitation mainly occurs during summer from convective storms.
A small amount of winter precipitation is influenced by cyclonic storms.

Arctic Climate Region

This harsh climate has very short, cool summers and long, cold winters (up to 10 months).
Precipitation is very low, less than 350 mm annually.
Limited precipitation is likely due to the Arctic Ocean and other bodies of water remaining frozen.

Southeastern Climate Region

This climate has both continental and maritime characteristics, although most of the region has a continental climate.
A wide range of temperatures is typical.
Maritime conditions are evident near the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean.
Precipitation occurs year-round due to cyclonic storms, with some influence from storms originating from the west and Gulf of Mexico.

Atlantic Maritime Climate Region

This maritime climate is moderated by the Atlantic Ocean.
Winters are not as cold and summers are not as hot as continental locations.
Westerlies bring cyclonic storms throughout the year.
Some parts of the region experience high precipitation amounts, similar to the Pacific Maritime region.