Microclimate Flashcards
1
Q
Albedo
A
The percentage of incident radiation reflected by a material
2
Q
Define climate
A
The representative or general conditions of the atmosphere at a place on earth. May also include extreme or infrequent conditions.
3
Q
declination of the sun
A
The latitude on earth where the sun is directly overhead
4
Q
Rainshadow effect
A
A region having a little rainfall because of the shelter from prevailing Rain bearing winds by a range of hills
5
Q
The replenishment of groundwater with water from the surface
A
Recharge
6
Q
Drainage wind
A
A wind that blows from a higher elevation to a lower elevation
7
Q
Slope aspect
A
The orientation of the scope I.E. which direction it faces
