Question

Why do the Prairies experience an extreme
climate while the Velds experience a
moderate climate?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Prairies experience extreme type of climate or the continental type of climate.the temperature during the summer month is about 20degree Celsius and during winter month it is as low as -20degree Celsius.the Canadian prairies remain under snow almost throughout the winter months . The difference between day and night temperature is also very high.the verge annual rainfall is about 50cm which falls during spring and summer seasons . The winds blow at a great speed.the local winds chinook blow during winter season . These winds come from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.these warm and dry winds rise the temperature in the winter season and help in melting of snow.

velds have moderate climate due to its location and influence by Indian Ocean . July is the coldest month.the winter months are cold and dry and the average temperature ranges between 5degree Celsius to 10degree Celsius .sometimes the night temperature falls below 0degree Celsius . The summer months are short , warm and wet . The rainfall is lw and softly occurs during summer.droughts are common in velds