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Which factor influences the microclimate of a site the most?
Which factor influences the microclimate of a site the most?
- Nature and orientation of landforms (correct)
- Presence of bodies of water
- Daytime breezes
- Ground elevation
What effect do daytime breezes have on the microclimate?
What effect do daytime breezes have on the microclimate?
- They increase ground temperatures
- They cool the site (correct)
- They warm the site
- They have no effect on the site
How do light-colored surfaces affect ground temperatures?
How do light-colored surfaces affect ground temperatures?
- They lower ground temperatures
- They elevate ground temperatures
- They have no effect on ground temperatures
- They reflect solar radiation (correct)
Which of the following strategies should be employed to minimize disruption of natural drainage patterns during site development and construction?
Which of the following strategies should be employed to minimize disruption of natural drainage patterns during site development and construction?
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What is the purpose of terracing or stepping a structure along a slope during site development?
What is the purpose of terracing or stepping a structure along a slope during site development?
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What is the role of large bodies of water in relation to temperature variations?
What is the role of large bodies of water in relation to temperature variations?
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