Microclimate Flashcards

1
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Albedo

A

The percentage of incident radiation reflected by a material

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2
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Define climate

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The representative or general conditions of the atmosphere at a place on earth. May also include extreme or infrequent conditions.

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3
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declination of the sun

A

The latitude on earth where the sun is directly overhead

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4
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Rainshadow effect

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A region having a little rainfall because of the shelter from prevailing Rain bearing winds by a range of hills

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5
Q

The replenishment of groundwater with water from the surface

A

Recharge

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6
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Drainage wind

A

A wind that blows from a higher elevation to a lower elevation

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7
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Slope aspect

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The orientation of the scope I.E. which direction it faces

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