Climate of Canada SS6G6 a. Describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live

Although Canada is a large country, the climate of the country keeps most of its people living in just a few areas. Most of the southeastern part of Canada has a humid continental climate. This zone is between the subtropical climate to the south and the sub-arctic climate in the north.

It has warm to hot summers and cold winters It has warm to hot summers and cold winters. There can be up to 60 inches of precipitation a year. Snowfall can exceed 100 inches a year in some parts of eastern Canada.

The climate in the southern and central parts of the country allows for a long growing season. Canada’s central plains are important source of canola, wheat, and other grains.

Wheat

The area along the Pacific coast has a temperate climate The area along the Pacific coast has a temperate climate. The ocean cools the region in summer and keeps it warmer in winter. This region can get over 100 inches of rain a year. Most of this precipitation comes in the winter.

West Coast Trail

Moving northward, Canada becomes much colder Moving northward, Canada becomes much colder. Few Canadians live in the northern regions for this reason. The sub-artic and arctic regions of Canada have long, cold winters and short, cool summers. It’s possible to have temperatures below freezing even in the summer.

Northern Lights over Canada

Quiz Yourself What climate feature keeps most Canadians living in the southern part of their country? a. The south has over 100 inches of rain a year b. The south has over 100 inches of snow a c. The north has very little precipitation each d. The north has very cold winters and cool summers

2. Which part of Canada has sub-arctic and arctic climates? a. east b. north c. south d. west

3. The humid continental climate that covers a large part of Canada helps the country with which type of business? a. farming b. fishing c. mining d. shipping