Legend 3000+ 2000-3000 1500-2000 1000-1500 600-1000 400-600 200-400 100-200 0-100 Continental Map: The Arctic Circle Precipitation Sources: (n.d.). Retrieved February 28, 2015, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_t he_Arctic#Precipitation Ritter, Michael E. The Physical Environment: an Introduction to Physical Geography .2006. Screencast link: https://vimeo.com/ 120867050 Explanation The areas closer to the Arctic Circle tend to receive most of precipitation in the form of snow. The large amount of fallen/falling snow in this area causes difficulties in measuring precipitation. So accuracy in reporting precipitation is difficult. But many strategies have been developed to acquire a more accurate measurement. Not having the availability of warm open water also impacts the areas precipitation because it signifies lack of moisture. Pattern Precipitation is very low in the areas of Alaska and Canada that are closer to the Arctic Circle. But along the coast of the Gulf of Alaska precipitation is not as low. Precipitation seems to increase as you travel downwards from the Arctic Circle to the border
Sources: (n.d.). Retrieved February 28, 2015, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_the_Arctic#PrecipitationRitter,
Michael E. The Physical Environment: an Introduction to Physical
Geography.2006.
Feb.28.2015.http://www.earthonlinemedia.com/ebooks/tpe_3e/title_page.html
Screencast link: https://vimeo.com/120867050PatternPrecipitation is
very low in the areas of Alaska and Canada that are closer to the
Arctic Circle. But along the coast of the Gulf of Alaska
precipitation is not as low. Precipitation seems to increase as you
travel downwards from the Arctic Circle to the border of Canada.
ExplanationThe areas closer to the Arctic Circle tend to receive
most of precipitation in the form of snow. The large amount of
fallen/falling snow in this area causes difficulties in measuring
precipitation. So accuracy in reporting precipitation is difficult.
But many strategies have been developed to acquire a more accurate
measurement. Not having the availability of warm open water also
impacts the areas precipitation because it signifies lack of
moisture. Areas away from the Arctic Circle have access to a more
warm body of water. Temperature also affects the low precipitation
le el of the Arctic Circle. The Artic circle is known for its cold
temperature. Cold temperature means cold air and cold air causes
high air pressure. This does not allow air to rise and condense
into clouds and rain.
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