Geography in the western hemisphere

What is permafrost

Permafrost is a permanently frozen layer of ground

what is the Tundra

The Tundra is a a region that is covered with snow for more than half of the year

what is a province

A province is a political division of Canada

what is a prarie

A prairie is a region of flat or rolling land covered with grass

What factors account us and canada’s climate ( three of them )

Factors that account for the variety of climates in the United States and Canada include mountains, oceans, and the distance from the equator

what type of climate does canada have

Canada has a very cold climate

what is a rain shadow

A Rain Shadow is on the dry, sheltered side of a mountain

Two factors that influence climate of the Western United States are

Pacific Ocean and Mountains

what are The four major kinds of natural vegetation in the United States and Canada

Tundra, Grassland, Desert Scrub, and Forest

where does the largest prarie lie

 Central and Great Plains of North America