Question

A region has mostly dark colored soil, but a small patch of light-colored soil creates a microclimate. Which of the following is an expected feature of this microclimate?

less windy than the surrounding climate


windier than the surrounding climate


lower temperature than the surrounding climate

Answer 1

lower temperature than the surrounding climate

Step-by-step explanation:

region has mostly dark colored soil, but a small patch of light-colored soil creates a microclimate

Answer 2

lower temperature than the surrounding climate due to the soil being lighter it doesn’t take in as much heat