Question

connect your understanding

1. the average annual snowfall in owen sound, located on georgian bay, is about 345 cm. belleville, located in eastern ontario, averages 151 cm of snow annually. explain why these two cities receive such different snowfall amounts.

Explanation:

Owen - Sound on Georgian Bay may receive more snowfall due to its location near a large - body of water (lake - effect snow). Lakes can add moisture to the air, and when cold air passes over the relatively warmer water, it picks up moisture which then condenses and falls as snow. Belleville, being in a different location without the same lake - effect influence, has less snowfall.

Answer:

Owen Sound has more snowfall likely due to lake - effect snow from Georgian Bay, while Belleville lacks this influence.