Download Climate and Weather

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Meteorology
 The science of weather.
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Climate
 How we describe the patterns of weather
conditions over a long term.
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Air Masses
and Winds
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Ocean Currents
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Clouds and Precipitation
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Regional Factors
◦ Altitude
 Higher altitudes usually mean colder
temperatures
◦ Bodies of Water
 Water warms up slower than air, but stays warm
longer
◦ Mountain Barriers
The west side of mountain ranges tend to be
warmer and experience more rain. The eastern
side tends to be drier and cooler.
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Tropical climates: none in Canada
Dry Climates
Warm Moist Climates
Cool, Moist Climates
Polar Climates
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Microclimates
◦ Small areas within main climate zones which do not
fit the average conditions in that zone.
 Using
your notes, text book
and/or the internet do the
“Apply and Extend” questions
on page 34.
First, read pages 36 and 37 in your text book.
Climate Regions of Canada
Second, using the map you will be given,
define and colour the Climate Regions of
Canada.
Remember to include the legend on your map
and explain how climate regions might affect
where people choose to live in Canada.