CGC 1D Unit Two Climate, Soil & Vegetation Connections

_________________________ refers to the day-to-day conditions outside in our atmosphere

• weather
• climate

_________________________ refers to the long term pattern of weather. It includes the temperature and the amount of precipitation.

• weather
• climate

Today it is cool, damp and bright outside. This describes Oakville's

• weather
• climate

Vancouver is mild throughout the year, although it does rain a lot. This describes the city's ________________

• weather
• climate

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE pertaining to Convectional Precipitation:

• could occur here in Oakville
• occurs when a Cold Front arrives in town
• may occur on a hot summer morning, early afternoon

Which location(s) below could experience Frontal Precipitation, throughout the year?

• Arctic
• southern Ontario
• along the Equator

Factor Affecting Climate displayed below. The number 1 reason why temperatures are higher at the Equator, lower at the Poles

• Latitude
• Ocean Currents
• Relief
• Near a large body of water

London England is located much farther away (latitude) from the Equator than Oakville YET the climate in western Europe is milder. The MAIN factor is:

• Latitude
• Ocean Currents
• Relief
• Near a large body of water

Which statement(s) are NOT true pertaining to the Jet Stream:

• they shorten the flight travelling from east to west (Toronto to Vancouver)
• the stream travelled from West to East on our maps

Which statement is TRUE, regarding Air Masses:

• air gathering over land would be moist
• air gathering over water would be dry
• air gathering over land would be dry