Geography 2011A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Great Lakes Areas Of Concern, Saint Lawrence River, Great Lakes Basin

• School: Western University
• Department: Geography
• Course: Geography 2011A/B
• Professor: Wendy Dickinson

Document Summary

Water level rose storm = waves cause damage to homes. Water level dropped so low scared water not deep enough for boats to dock. All great lakes chain one drain into the next. Superior huron , michigan huron, huron erie, ontario st lawrence river gulf of st lawrence/atlantic ocean. Great lakes basin 774 000 sq km. Short term wind wind setup/surge strong wind in one direct for long push water levels up at one end make levels drop in other end. Seiche water flows back and forth until stabilizes. Seasonal lowest in late fall/winter water on surface warmer than air above evaporates long term changes precipitation heavier or lighter levels of participation. Spring water runs into lakes water cooler than air. Earth moves increase 50cm every 100years. Climate change transpiration plans/trees take up water in ground, release to atmosphere. Use water and not return it . Regulate adjust amount of water which flows in/out of lake.