Factors Affecting Climate
How does "near water" impact climate?
Large bodies of water have a moderating effect which causes the temperature range to be smaller
Which region is known for skiing and snowboarding as a tourist activity?
Rocky Mountains / Western Cordillera
What causes tornadoes in Canada?
Warm, moist air from the south collides with cool dry air from the north
Identify & explain one of the perspectives in the Highway 413 case study.
Answers vary (government, community members, environmentalists, investors)
Which type of climate experiences higher precipitation year round?
Maritime
Cold ocean currents on the east coast make the temperature colder, warmer ocean currents on the west coast make the temperature more moderate
What attracts tourists to the Canadian Shield?
Lakes and forests for camping or canoeing
Name one thing that can make an area more susceptible to landslides?
Heavy rainfall, melting permafrost, steep slopes, lack of vegetation
How do wetlands reduce flood risk?
They store excess water
Which climate has a larger annual temperature range?
Continental
How does "relief" impact the climate of an area?
The windward side of a mountain experiences more rain, wind and colder temperatures. The leeward side tends to have less rain and warmer temperatures.
Which landform region are we in and what is one of the most popular tourist activity?
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands, visiting an urban city or Niagara Falls
Why is western Canada earthquake-prone?
Active tectonic boundaries
Name a career that is location-specific, meaning it relies on the physical geography in that area.
Answers vary (e.g., Fishing in Newfoundland, farming in interior plains, oil and gas in Alberta, tourism in BC)
Why are coastal winters often milder?
Water heats and cools slowly
What are some indications when looking at a climate graph that it is continental?
What kinds of tourist activities are on the east coast?
Visiting beaches, whale watching, fishing, eating seafood
Which part of Canada experiences the impacts of Hurricanes?
The east coast
Name one thing companies or governments can do to reduce negative impact on the environment
Answers vary!
Explain the greenhouse gas effect
List all 6 factors affecting climate.
Latitude, ocean currents, wind/air masses, elevation, relief, near water
How do parks shape Canadian identity?
Source of pride, encourage tourism, showcase diverse landscape, protect Canadian animals/plant species, encourage mental and physical health, etc.
Where do ice storms commonly happen in Canada, and why do they happen here?
Southern Ontario, warm moist air meets cold dry air
What are the four main ways humans increase the risk of flooding?
Clearing the land, paving, removing wetlands, man-made rivers
What does the red line represent on a climate graph? What about the blue bars?
Red line = temperature
Blue bars = precipitation