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Canada’s Climate Regions 8. 2. 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic features of

Canada’s Climate Regions 8. 2. 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic features of Canada’s landscape and climate q identify and locate major climatic regions of Canada q explain the characteristics of Canada’s climatic regions and account for the variation among them

Dry Climates ü amount of evaporation & transpiration may exceed amounts of precipitation ü

Dry Climates ü amount of evaporation & transpiration may exceed amounts of precipitation ü some are warm, and some are cool (annual temp. less than 18ºC) ü characterized by little rain and a huge daily temperature range. Two subgroups, S - semiarid or steppe, and W - arid or desert

Warm, Moist Climates (Maritime/Marine West Coast) ü warm, humid summers and mild winters ü

Warm, Moist Climates (Maritime/Marine West Coast) ü warm, humid summers and mild winters ü in Humid Middle Latitude Climates land/water differences play a large part ü these climates have warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

Cool, Moist Climates (Temperate continental) ü over 70% of Canada ü warmest version (humid

Cool, Moist Climates (Temperate continental) ü over 70% of Canada ü warmest version (humid with warm summers) ü Subarctic zone (short, cool summer & only 1 -3 months over 10ºC) ü found in the interior regions of large land masses ü total precipitation is not very high and seasonal temperatures vary widely.

Polar Climates ü very cold and dry ü Tundra zone and Ice Cap area

Polar Climates ü very cold and dry ü Tundra zone and Ice Cap area ü permanent ice and tundra are always present ü only about four months of the year have above freezing temperatures

Polar Climates continued (High Latitude Climates) • Subarctic • Tundra • Ice Cap

Polar Climates continued (High Latitude Climates) • Subarctic • Tundra • Ice Cap

Elements of Climate • Latitude (sunshine) • Air Masses and Winds • Ocean Currents

Elements of Climate • Latitude (sunshine) • Air Masses and Winds • Ocean Currents • Clouds and Precipitation • Altitude • Bodies of Water • Mountain Barriers

Bibliography § http: //www. blueplanetbiomes. org/climate. htm § Canadian Identity (p. 31 -37) §

Bibliography § http: //www. blueplanetbiomes. org/climate. htm § Canadian Identity (p. 31 -37) § http: //www. uwsp. edu/geo/faculty/ritter/geog 101/uwsp_ lectures/climates_toc. html § http: //www. worldclimate. com/