How local features affect the weather+microclimate!✨

Question 1

What is a microclimate?

Answer 1

When the climate in a small area is different from the general surroundings it is called a microclimate.

Question 2

Explain how physical features can affect temperature and wind.

Answer 2

Physical features-Trees provide shade and shelter and are usually cooler than surrounding areas. Water areas such as Lakes and seas have a cooling effect and may produce light winds. Hilltops are cool and windy.

Question 3

Explain how shelter can affect temperature and wind.

Answer 3

Shelter-Trees, hedges, buildings and hills can provide shelter from the wind. Wind speed may be reduced and its direction may change. Sheltered places from cool winds may be warmer.

Question 4

Explain how surface can affect temperature and wind.

Answer 4

Surface- The colour of the ground effects warming. Dark surfaces like soil and tarmac will be warmer than light surfaces such as grass.

Question 5

Explain how Buildings can affect temperature and wind.

Answer 5

Buildings- Buildings give of heat that has been stored during the day or which leaks from their heating systems.Buildings can also break up wind and reduce wind speed. Sometimes the wind can also increase in speed as it rushes around the building.

Question 6

Explain how Aspect can affect temperature and wind.

Answer 6

Aspect- The direction in which a place is facing is called aspect. Places facing the sun will be warmer than those in shadow.