Question

test: the weather and climate new york state great lakes basin lake ontario buffalo lake erie a. rain shadow effect b. close proximity to the ocean c. lake - effect snow d. being landlocked

Explanation:

Buffalo is located near the Great Lakes. Lake - effect snow occurs when cold air passes over the relatively warm water of the lakes, picking up moisture which then condenses and falls as snow on the down - wind shores. The rain shadow effect occurs on the leeward side of mountains, and Buffalo is not near a mountain range for this to be relevant. It is not close to the ocean as it is by the Great Lakes, and being landlocked is not related to its weather phenomena. Lake - effect snow is a well - known weather feature in Buffalo due to its proximity to Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Answer:

C. lake - effect snow