Topography and Microclimate

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Elevating a structure on poles or piers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of terracing or stepping a structure along a slope during site development?

<p>To moderate temperature extremes and minimize exposure to wind (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of large bodies of water in relation to temperature variations?

<p>They act as heat reservoirs and moderate variations in local temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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