Question

Think about the microclimates of areas surrounding the Great Lakes. Which statement best describes why the land around the Great Lakes, including Michigan, receives such a wide variety of weather patterns? A) The elevation of the Great Lakes is higher than the surrounding area, which causes the surrounding air to heat and cool quickly. B) The Great Lakes is a basin of water, which both holds and releases heat, significantly impacting its coastal weather patterns. C) Hills and mountains surrounding the Great Lakes area force wind downward toward the lake, causing air to heat and rise more often. D) Dry regions surrounding the Great Lakes cause warm air masses to move more quickly across the lakes, resulting in frequent changes.

Answer 1

D, because dry regions mean more high pressure systems forcing air up and the lakes create low pressure systems that bring the air down and add moisture to it.