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Climate Factors Affecting Niagara

The document discusses six key climate factors - latitude, ocean currents, wind, elevation, relief, and proximity to water - and how they impact the climate of Niagara, Canada. Latitude affects Niagara because it receives less direct sunlight further from the equator. Ocean currents like the Gulf Stream influence precipitation. Westerly winds also impact Niagara. Higher elevations like the escarpment are cooler. The Rocky Mountains block precipitation from the California current. And being near the Great Lakes moderates Niagara's climate and precipitation.

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Climate Factors Affecting Niagara

The document discusses six key climate factors - latitude, ocean currents, wind, elevation, relief, and proximity to water - and how they impact the climate of Niagara, Canada. Latitude affects Niagara because it receives less direct sunlight further from the equator. Ocean currents like the Gulf Stream influence precipitation. Westerly winds also impact Niagara. Higher elevations like the escarpment are cooler. The Rocky Mountains block precipitation from the California current. And being near the Great Lakes moderates Niagara's climate and precipitation.

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Climate Process

L- Latitude
O- Ocean Currents
W- Wind
E- Elevation
R- Relief
N- Near Water

Factor Description

Latitude Definition- The further you are away from the


equator, the less direct sunlight you receive

Diagram-

How is Niagara Affected- Since Niagara is


further away from the equator, it does not receive
direct sunlight. It takes the sun rays further to
travel to this area compared to regions near the
equator

Ocean Currents Definition- Ocean currents moving away from the


equator are warmer, and ocean currents moving
toward the equator are cooler
● The Gulf Stream brings warm water from
the tropics

Diagram-
How is Niagara Affected- Niagara receives its
weather conditions due to the Gulf stream
(precipitation). However, our weather is not
affected by the California ocean and the
precipitation collected by this current releases its
precipitation on the west side of mountain ranges

Wind Definition- Wind carries heat and moisture to


different areas. This can result in dry spells or heat
waves The earth has patterns of high and low
pressure belts which create wind belts

Diagram-

How is Niagara affected- Niagara is affected by


the westerlies wind (the wind blows from the
west)

Elevation Definition- At a higher elevation, there is less


pressure. So as air rises, the pressure decreases. As
a result, the air expands and cools

Diagram-
How is Niagara affected- Due to the
escarpment’s higher elevation, this part of Niagara
will be cooler than other parts which are lower.

Relief Definition- The relief of mountains affects


climate because they stand in the path of wind
systems and force air to rise over them.

Diagram-

How is Niagara Affected- The California current


is prevented from infecting Niagara Falls as the
precipitation that is gathered is relieved at the
Rocky Mountains. However, since there are no
mountains, the Gulf Stream has a direct affect on
this region (no blockage)

Near Water Definition- Water heats and cools more slowly


than land. Therefore, in the summer, the coastal
regions will stay cooler and in winter warmer.
Proximity to a water body determines the amount
of precipitation.

● Maritime- climate near an ocean


● Continental- climate in areas far from the
ocean

How is Niagara Affected- Since Niagara is


surrounded by the great lakes (Lake Erie) our
weather (precipitation) is affected by this body of
water.

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