The climatic region of the Prairles or the Temperate grasslands is found in the interlor of low-lands in the heart of the continent. Southern central Canada and most of central USA comes under the influence of this type of climate. This region has extremes of temperature since it is far away from the moderating influence of the sea. Such a climate is also known as the continental type of climate.
Winters are very cold with plenty of snow, while the summers are quite hot. Rainfall is moderate and mostly occurs in the summer season. It decreases from east to west.
Coyotes, gofers, rabbits, Prairie falcon and Pralrle dogs are the major animals that aer found here, Bison (American Buffalo) is the most important animal for the Native Americans and once dominated this region. It became almost extinct due to indiscrimination, but is a protected animal nom.
The Laurentian or the cool Temperaye East Margin type of climate is similar to that of the Prairies except that it is milder due to the influence of the sea. This type of cilmate occurs in the north easteru part of North America.
Winters are cold in this region. The cold Labrador current makes this region cold in winter. The summers are warm with moderate rain throughout the year, but most of it occurs in summer, The Westerlies blow from the land and are quite dry but they .......................................... blow over the Great Lakes ..........................