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microclimate  

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  • Microclimates occur in localities where the atmosphere is different from the general climate of the surrounding area. They affect the fauna and flora of the small area enough to create a unique little ecology. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Microclimates]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/microclimate

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