1. CLIMATE

2. INTRODUCTION What is your definition for the following terms?
Weather –
Climate –

3. Definitions
What is the text book definition of the following terms (Glossary):
Weather – combination of temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, and winds experienced daily
Climate – weather conditions of a place averaged over a long period of time

4. Why does Canada’s climate have so much variety?
Remember:
Canada is a very large country; it extends for a great distance from North to South and East to West
Different elevations produce different climate conditions
Coastal regions have different climates from inland regions
Wind and pressure systems move weather conditions from one part of the country to another

5. Six Major Factors that Affect Climate:
Latitude
Ocean Currents
Winds and Air Masses
Near Water
Elevation (Altitude)
Relief

6. Assignment on Climate Factors
Read pg
Answer questions 1 – 8, 10 and 11 on page 153