Chapter 5: Temperature Relations Flashcards
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Microclimate
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Climatic variation on a scale of a few km, m, or cm. Measures over time
2
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Microclimate influenced by
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Elevation, aspect, vegetation, color of soil
3
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Macro climate
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The normal weather that typically happens
4
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Elevation and aspects
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Northern hemispheres of mountains are shaded, cooler, and retain moisture longer
5
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Ground color
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Dark souls attract more sunlight leading to quicker photosynthesis
6
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Snow
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Reflects the sun and acts as an insulator for plants
7
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Aquatic temperatures
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Air temp fluctuates more than water temp
8
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Thermal stability
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High capacity of water to absorb heat energy without changing temp
