Causes of Climate
Altitude
the closer to a large body of water the cooler summers because of wind from the oceans
the farther from a large body of water the warmer winters
Evelation
Elevation is like another word for weather
Canadian Shield Region
Canadian Shield Region is farther from the equator and a greater distance from sun. There isn't as much sun in the winter but lots more daylight in the summer. The summers are short and dry with warm temperatures.
Parkland Region
Distance from the sun
the closer to the sun's rays {or the equator} the warmer the climate.
the farther from the sun's rays {or the equator} the cooler the climate.
Latidude
the closer to the equator the warmer the climate
the farther from the equator the cooler the climate
Rocky Mountain Region
Rocky Mountain Region-higher altitude/elevation on the mountains means it will be colder with more precipitation. The plants are smaller and grow closer to the ground. Snow will stay on the tops of some mountains all year long. It has the most precipitation and the coldest temperatures.