CGC1D: Geography of Canada, Grade Nine, Academic
Unit 1: Natural Systems and Diversity
Activity 6: Climate
Climate Review Sheet: Answers
1. Match the word with the appropriate definition:
climate
Weather conditions at certain places or regions averaged over a long period of time
continental
The climate in an area that is landlocked (i.e., not near water)..
maritime
The climate in an area close to a large body of water. The water affects the climate.
precipitation
Rain, snow, and hail are examples of this
weather
The daily conditions of temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and cloud in the
atmosphere.
2. Which of these ocean currents does not have a direct impact on Canada's coastal
regions?
a. Labrador Current
b. North Pacific Drift
c. North Atlantic Drift
d. Gulf Stream
3. Which of the following is not true about ocean currents?
a. Currents traveling towards the poles carry heat.
b. Currents traveling towards the equator are considered cold currents.
c. Warm currents are shown in red, cold currents are shown in blue.
d. Warm currents are shown in blue, cold currents are shown in red.
4. Which of the following describes a Continental Arctic air mass?
a. extremely cold; very little moisture; forms north of the Arctic Circle
b. cold and moist; usually brings cloudy, damp weather; not as cold as Arctic
Continental
c. cold and dry, but not as cold as Arctic air masses
d. warm, very humid; most common across the eastern part of the United
States and central Canada
5. Which of the following describes a Maritime Polar air mass?
a. extremely cold; very little moisture; forms north of the Arctic Circle
b. cold and moist; usually brings cloudy, damp weather; not as cold as
Arctic Continental
c. cold and dry, but not as cold as Arctic air masses
d. warm, very humid; most common across the eastern part of the United
States and central Canada
6. Which of the following describes a Continental Polar air mass?
a. extremely cold; very little moisture; forms north of the Arctic Circle
b. cold and moist; usually brings cloudy, damp weather; not as cold as Arctic
Continental
c. cold and dry, but not as cold as Arctic air masses
d. warm, very humid; most common across the eastern part of the United
States and central Canada
7. Which of the following is not a truth about air?
a. The warmer air is, the more moisture it can hold.
b. The higher air rises, the colder the air gets.
c. Cold air holds a lot less moisture than warm air. This is why there is
precipitation as the temperature drops.
d. As air travels up a mountain, it warms up.
8. Which one of the following cities is not in a continental climate?
a. Charlottetown, PE,
b. Yellowknife, NT,
c. Winnipeg, MB
d. Edmonton, AB
9. Which one of the following is not in a maritime climate?
a. Fredericton, NB
b. Winnipeg, MB
c. Charlottetown, PE
d. Halifax, NS.
10. Identify the area in which you live and describe the climate?
Your answer should describe the winter and summer conditions at your
location. You should include information about the precipitation and
temperature. Did you include words such as continental, maritime, Arctic,
Tropical, or Polar?