Factors that affect Canadas climate

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Factors that affect Canadas climate
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Weather day-to-day characteristics of the
atmosphere Climate long term pattern of
weather Canada has a wide range of climates
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Weather day-to-day characteristics of the
atmosphere Climate long term pattern of
weather Canada has a wide range of climates. Why?
4 factors that affect climate in Canada 1.
Canada extends a great distance north and south
(latitude) 2. Different elevations produce
different climates 3. Coastal regions have
different climates than inland regions 4. Wind
and pressure systems move weather conditions from
one part of the country to another
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• 1. Latitude
• vast range (41N to 83N) creates a large annual
  temperature range
• distance from the equator is key
• affects both the intensity and duration of solar
  radiation that hits the earths surface
• 2. Relief and elevation
• mtns act as barriers to air masses
• mtns cause precipitation
• temperature declines with elevation

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• 3. Continental and Maritime Environments
• distance from ocean
• farther from ocean places are drier and have
  greater temperature range because of the
  moderating effect of large bodies of water
• ocean currents also bring air masses to coastal
  airs
• 4. Winds and Pressure Systems
• air moves from high pressure areas to low
  pressure areas
• creates wind that can move large air masses that
  can affect weather