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What does the "L" in LOWER Near water stand for?
Latitude
What does the "O" in LOWER Near water stand for?
Ocean Currents
What does the "W" in LOWER Near water stand for?
Winds and Air masses
What does the "E" in LOWER Near water stand for?
Elevation
What does the "R" in LOWER Near water stand for?
Define Climate
Long term patterns or trends which prevail in a region
Define Weather
Day to day state of the atmosphere (temperature, moisture, precipitation, wind, pressure) in an area
Why do climate conditions vary in Canada? (4 reasons)
1. Canada's great expanse
2. Varying elevations
3. It has both coastal and inland regions
4. Wind and pressure systems move weather conditions from one area to another
What degrees does Canada's land extend? (latitude)
41 degreesN - 83 degrees N
Why are earth's poles so much colder than the equator?
Earth's curvature allows a greater concentration of sunlight to hit the equator, while the poles receive less sunlight because of the curvature. (refer to diagram)
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