Climate: Aspect Flashcards
1
Q
What is aspect?
A
The direction a slope faces in relation to the sun.
2
Q
What are south-facing slope like?
A
It’s in the northern hemisphere and is pointed towards the sun making it warmer than the north-facing slopes.
3
Q
Where are north-facing slopes?
A
In the shade, sometimes is the path of cold northerly winds
4
Q
What are south-facing slopes influenced by?
A
Warm southerly winds
