Weather and Climate Concepts Quiz
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Which of the following best describes climate?

  • The daily weather conditions for a specific location
  • The average weather conditions over a short period of time
  • The average weather conditions over a long period of time (correct)
  • The extreme weather conditions experienced in a region
  • Which climate region in Canada is influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean?

  • Pacific Maritime (correct)
  • Prairie
  • Taiga
  • Arctic
  • Which of the following factors does NOT influence the climate of a region?

  • Population density (correct)
  • Wind patterns
  • Latitude
  • Elevation
  • What is the primary reason for the dry conditions in the Prairie region of Canada?

    <p>Its distance from a body of water and the influence of wind and air masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a high-pressure system?

    <p>Results in sunny days with little cloud coverage or precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor contributing to the cold temperatures in the Arctic region of Canada?

    <p>Its distance from the equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate region in Canada is influenced by the cold Labrador current and the warm Gulf Stream?

    <p>Atlantic Maritime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor contributing to the humid summers in the Southeastern climate region of Canada?

    <p>The influence of wind and air masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the effect of wind chill?

    <p>The temperature felt on the skin when considering temperature and wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climate region in Canada is characterized by long, cold winters and short summers?

    <p>Taiga</p> Signup and view all the answers

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