Weather and Climate Concepts Quiz

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Which of the following best describes climate?

The average weather conditions over a long period of time for a specific area (correct)

The temperature and humidity levels on a given day

The amount of precipitation received in a year

The daily weather conditions for a particular location

What is a key factor that contributes to the dry conditions in the Prairie climate region of Canada?

The proximity to the Arctic Ocean

The influence of the Pacific Ocean currents

The distance from large bodies of water (correct)

The high elevation of the region

Which air mass is responsible for the bitterly cold weather in the Taiga climate region during fall and winter?

Tropical Maritime

Arctic Maritime

Polar Continental (correct)

Equatorial

Which of the following climate regions in Canada is known for its snowy and cold temperatures due to its high elevation?

Cordilleran Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that contributes to the foggy conditions in the Atlantic Maritime climate region of Canada?

The meeting of the cold Labrador current and the warm Gulf Stream Signup and view all the answers

Which climate region in Canada is considered the wettest due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the moderating effects of ocean currents and winds?

Pacific Maritime Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the relatively warm and moist climate in the Southeastern climate region of Canada?

The proximity to the Great Lakes and the winds and air masses that bring precipitation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the relationship between latitude and temperature is correct?

The closer to the equator, the warmer it is Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that contributes to the cool temperatures in the Arctic climate region of Canada?

The distance from the equator and the surrounding Arctic Ocean Signup and view all the answers

Which climate region in Canada is known for its long, cold winters and short, cool summers due to its latitude?

Boreal Signup and view all the answers

Weather and Climate Concepts Quiz

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Which of the following best describes climate?

What is a key factor that contributes to the dry conditions in the Prairie climate region of Canada?

Which air mass is responsible for the bitterly cold weather in the Taiga climate region during fall and winter?

Which of the following climate regions in Canada is known for its snowy and cold temperatures due to its high elevation?

What is the primary factor that contributes to the foggy conditions in the Atlantic Maritime climate region of Canada?

Which climate region in Canada is considered the wettest due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the moderating effects of ocean currents and winds?

What is the primary factor that determines the relatively warm and moist climate in the Southeastern climate region of Canada?

Which of the following statements about the relationship between latitude and temperature is correct?

What is the primary factor that contributes to the cool temperatures in the Arctic climate region of Canada?

Which climate region in Canada is known for its long, cold winters and short, cool summers due to its latitude?

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