Microclimate Quiz tbc

What effect do trees and hedges have on temperature in an area?

• They make the area warmer.

• They provide shade and keep the area cooler.

• They increase wind speeds.

• They absorb heat and release it slowly.

Areas near lakes or seas tend to be warmer because water retains heat better than land.

• True

• False

Buildings can break up the wind and reduce wind speeds by up to ______.

Which of the following surfaces will absorb more heat?

• Grass

• Dark tarmac

• Water

• Sand

How does the direction a slope is facing (aspect) influence temperature?

Places sheltered from cold winds tend to be warmer.

• True

• False

Temperatures near buildings may _____°C higher than in open areas due to heat being given off by the buildings.

What happens to the windspeed when it is near buildings?

• Windspeed increases.

• Windspeed decreases.

• Windspeed remains the same.

• Wind stops completely.

Explain why south-facing slopes in Britain tend to be warmer than north-facing ones.

What is one reason why hilltops are usually cooler and windier than lower areas?

• More sunlight hits hilltops.

• Hilltops are farther from the ground’s heat.

• Wind is stronger at higher altitudes.

• Hilltops absorb more heat.