Question

Which of the following processes is responsible for producing large amounts of snow in Buffalo, New York? A.) mountain lift effect B.) lake effect C.) urban canyon effect D.) urban heat island

Answer 1

The appropriate answer is b. the lake effect. Buffalo is located on the north eastern shore of the Lake Erie. The high snowfall in this area is due to the fact that cold air masses will move across the expanse of the warmer lake water during the winter months. This warms the layer closest to the water causing it to pick up moisture from the lake. Once the moisture rises through the air mass it will freeze and form snow.

Answer 2

B is the correct answer