Question

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Write a brief note on the climate of the prairies.

Answer 1

Prairies are located in the middle of the continent (North America). Therefore, we find there a continental type of climate, characterised by extreme temperatures. The summers are warm with temperatures of around ${20}^o$C, while in winter $-{20}^o$C has been recorded in Winnipeg and Canada, the important cities of the American prairies. In winters a think blanket of snow covers this region. The annual rainfall is moderate. A local wind called Chinook blows here.