I know that this hwk help forum has a policy not to give answers, therefore I will share what I know and I ask you tell me what you think.
THE MODERATING EFFECT OF WATER ON FREDERICTON, N.B
I searched through many resourses and most say that Fredericton is not effected by the moderating effect. Is this correct? This is what I am troubled with. I also read that north N.B is effected by the modersting effect but not the sout. Is this correct? I am very confused as to how the modersting effect of water applies to the lone city of Fredericton. Please help. Thanks in advance.
Based on what I can find and the links below, I would say the water has minimal effect on the climate in Fredericton . I think being N. B. is classified as a semi-continental climate, it suggests some small amount of moderation from the surrounding water may be apparent at Fredericton. Like so many things, it is shades of grey and not black and white.
http://www.livingin-canada.com/climate-fredericton.html
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761570176&pn=2
Southern New Brunswick is close to the relatively warm Bay of Fundy, and eastern New Brunswick is close to the even warmer Northumberland Strait. This proximity moderates the temperatures there. Why the Northumberland Strait is so warm has to to with ocean ocurrents, and that is a long story.
Parts of northern New Brunswick are also close to water, particularly Bathurst on Chaleur Bay.
Fredericton is in the middle of new Brunswick, too far from saltwater to have much of a moderating effect.
Based on the information you provided and the resources you shared, it seems that Fredericton, New Brunswick, is not significantly affected by the moderating effect of water. Most sources indicate that Fredericton experiences a semi-continental climate, suggesting that there might be some slight moderation from the surrounding water. However, it appears that because Fredericton is located inland and is not in close proximity to large bodies of water like the Bay of Fundy or Northumberland Strait, the moderating effect is minimal.
Southern New Brunswick, being closer to the Bay of Fundy, and eastern New Brunswick, being closer to the Northumberland Strait, do experience some moderation in temperature due to the warmer waters in those areas. This proximity to water helps moderate the temperatures in those regions.
However, it's important to note that the extent of the moderating effect can vary depending on various factors such as distance from the water, prevailing wind patterns, and ocean currents. The specific reasons for the Northumberland Strait being warmer are likely related to complex ocean currents, and that is a more detailed topic.
In summary, while some parts of New Brunswick may experience a moderating effect from nearby bodies of water, it seems that Fredericton, being further inland, does not experience a significant moderating effect from water sources.