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Which of the following regions has a continental climate with cold and dry winters and warm and dry summers?
Which of the following regions has a continental climate with cold and dry winters and warm and dry summers?
The Atlantic Maritime Climate experiences high temperatures during the summer.
The Atlantic Maritime Climate experiences high temperatures during the summer.
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What type of precipitation primarily occurs in the South Eastern Climate?
What type of precipitation primarily occurs in the South Eastern Climate?
Frontal Precipitation
The Southern Ontario and Quebec regions primarily have a __________ climate with a range of temperatures.
The Southern Ontario and Quebec regions primarily have a __________ climate with a range of temperatures.
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Match the following climate characteristics with their respective climate types:
Match the following climate characteristics with their respective climate types:
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Which region is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and has moderate climates?
Which region is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and has moderate climates?
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Most rainfall in the Southern regions of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba occurs in the fall.
Most rainfall in the Southern regions of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba occurs in the fall.
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What type of climate is experienced in areas near the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean?
What type of climate is experienced in areas near the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean?
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What happens to air as it rises?
What happens to air as it rises?
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The leeward side of a mountain receives more precipitation than the windward side.
The leeward side of a mountain receives more precipitation than the windward side.
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What is the term for the effect that causes the drier side of a mountain range?
What is the term for the effect that causes the drier side of a mountain range?
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Precipitation is moisture that falls to the earth in the form of ______.
Precipitation is moisture that falls to the earth in the form of ______.
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Match the climatic types with their characteristics:
Match the climatic types with their characteristics:
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How does cooler air affect moisture?
How does cooler air affect moisture?
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The relief of an area directly impacts the amount of precipitation it receives.
The relief of an area directly impacts the amount of precipitation it receives.
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What is the effect of water in maritime climates?
What is the effect of water in maritime climates?
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What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
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Maritime climates typically experience colder winters than continental climates.
Maritime climates typically experience colder winters than continental climates.
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What term is used to describe the variation in temperature from summer to winter in a continental climate?
What term is used to describe the variation in temperature from summer to winter in a continental climate?
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Maritime climates receive the majority of their precipitation in the form of _______.
Maritime climates receive the majority of their precipitation in the form of _______.
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Match the climate factors to their respective descriptions:
Match the climate factors to their respective descriptions:
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Which of the following best describes maritime climate temperatures?
Which of the following best describes maritime climate temperatures?
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Continental climates generally feature higher precipitation levels than maritime climates.
Continental climates generally feature higher precipitation levels than maritime climates.
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What is the significance of ocean currents in influencing climate?
What is the significance of ocean currents in influencing climate?
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Wind patterns in Canada primarily move from the _______ to the _______.
Wind patterns in Canada primarily move from the _______ to the _______.
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Which factor primarily determines the temperature range in continental climates?
Which factor primarily determines the temperature range in continental climates?
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What does a climate graph allow us to compare?
What does a climate graph allow us to compare?
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A tornado is a wide and calm column of air.
A tornado is a wide and calm column of air.
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What is the purpose of the Fujita Scale?
What is the purpose of the Fujita Scale?
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For every month that has a temperature of 6C or more, you add those months to determine the length of the ______.
For every month that has a temperature of 6C or more, you add those months to determine the length of the ______.
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Match the following climate types with their characteristics:
Match the following climate types with their characteristics:
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How is the snowfall equivalent calculated?
How is the snowfall equivalent calculated?
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To determine a maritime climate, the total precipitation must be less than 1000mm.
To determine a maritime climate, the total precipitation must be less than 1000mm.
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List two features of a tornado.
List two features of a tornado.
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What is the first step that leads to precipitation?
What is the first step that leads to precipitation?
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Orographic precipitation occurs when warm air rises over flat land.
Orographic precipitation occurs when warm air rises over flat land.
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Name one key factor involved in convectional precipitation.
Name one key factor involved in convectional precipitation.
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Cyclonic precipitation occurs when warm air meets __________ air.
Cyclonic precipitation occurs when warm air meets __________ air.
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Match the climate region with its characteristics:
Match the climate region with its characteristics:
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Which type of precipitation is characterized by air rising due to heating from the ground?
Which type of precipitation is characterized by air rising due to heating from the ground?
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The Arctic region receives a high amount of precipitation each year compared to other climate regions.
The Arctic region receives a high amount of precipitation each year compared to other climate regions.
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What happens to moisture during the condensation process?
What happens to moisture during the condensation process?
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In the Western Cordilleran climate, areas that face __________ receive a lot of precipitation.
In the Western Cordilleran climate, areas that face __________ receive a lot of precipitation.
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Which of these climates includes most of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories?
Which of these climates includes most of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories?
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All three types of precipitation involve air rising in some way.
All three types of precipitation involve air rising in some way.
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Describe the effect of elevation on climate in the Western Cordilleran region.
Describe the effect of elevation on climate in the Western Cordilleran region.
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The __________ Climate is characterized by flat land in Canada’s interior.
The __________ Climate is characterized by flat land in Canada’s interior.
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Match the precipitation type with its description:
Match the precipitation type with its description:
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Study Notes
Weather vs. Climate
- Weather describes current atmospheric conditions, while climate is long-term patterns.
Maritime vs. Continental Climates
- Maritime Climate: Coastal regions experience less temperature variation, typically warm summers and cool winters. Precipitation is mostly rain, with consistent amounts year-round.
- Continental Climate: Inland regions exhibit more significant temperature fluctuations. Summers can be hot, and winters are often cold with snowfall. Precipitation tends to be less and concentrated during specific seasons.
Factors Influencing Climate (L.O.W.E.R.N)
- Latitude: The further from the equator, the colder the climate. Sunlight is more concentrated at the equator.
- Ocean Currents: Warm currents move away from the equator, while cold currents move towards it. These currents influence local temperatures.
- Wind: Wind moves warm and cold air, affecting temperatures and precipitation. Wind patterns (westerlies) can influence moisture and temperature.
- Elevation: Higher elevations are colder. Lower elevations are warmer.
- Relief: Geographic features like mountains affect precipitation. Windward slopes receive more rain, while leeward slopes (rain shadows) experience less.
- Near Water: Water bodies moderate temperature fluctuations. Water heats and cools slower than land, producing milder climates.
Precipitation
- Precipitation is any form of moisture that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.
- Forms include rain, sleet, snow, hail, and graupel.
- Precipitation is formed through the process of condensation, where water vapor changes to liquid water droplets or ice crystals.
Types of Precipitation
- Convectional: Rising warm air cools, condenses, and precipitates.
- Orographic: Moist air is forced upwards by mountains, leading to precipitation on the windward side (rain shadow on leeward side).
- Cyclonic/Frontal: Warm and cold air masses collide, forcing the warm air to rise, cool, and precipitate.
Climate Regions of Canada
- Characteristics of various climate zones like Arctic, Pacific Maritime, Western Cordilleran, Taiga, Boreal, Prairie, Southeastern, and Atlantic Maritime.
Climate Graphs
- Climographs show yearly temperature and precipitation data for a location.
- Graphs use lines and bars to display data, with temperature on one axis and precipitation on the other.
Temperature and Precipitation Calculations
- Calculate annual average temperature; add monthly temperatures and divide by 12
- Calculate total precipitation by adding monthly precipitation values.
Length of Growing Season
- Calculate by counting the months with 6C or more average temperature.
Seasonal Distribution of Precipitation
- Divide precipitation into winter (Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec) and summer (April-September) categories.
Determining Climate Type
- Use temperature range, precipitation amount, and seasonal precipitation distribution to classify a climate (maritime or continental).
Tornadoes
- Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that form from thunderstorms.
- Their characteristics include rapidly rotating columns with varying strength and size.
- They originate from convective storms.
- They are characterized by their intense spinning nature.
- The Fujita scale measures tornado severity.
Fujita Scale
- The Fujita scale is used to classify tornadoes according to damage severity.
- Scale ranges from 0 to 5.
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Test your knowledge on various climate types and their characteristics with this quiz. Explore questions ranging from continental climates to precipitation patterns, and match climatic features with their regions. Perfect for geography enthusiasts and students alike.
