Geography in the western hemisphere

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What is permafrost

Permafrost is a permanently frozen layer of ground

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what is the Tundra

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

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what is a province

A province is a political division of Canada

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what is a prarie

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

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What factors account us and canada鈥檚 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

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what type of climate does canada have

Canada has a very cold climate

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what is a rain shadow

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

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Two factors that influence climate of the Western United States are

Pacific Ocean and Mountains

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

Tundra, Grassland, Desert Scrub, and Forest

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where does the largest prarie lie

聽Central and Great Plains of North America