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I. Microclimates

A. Scale (compare to biomes)

B. Influences
1. Altitude

2. Aspect
3. Vegetation influence
4. Ground color

5. Shelters
6. Heat capacity: atmosphere vs. water
a. Specific heat
b. Latent Heat of evaporation (absorb heat)

c. Latent heat of fusion (radiate heat)

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