Heat wave · explain the term

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Your new ahaA period of unusually hot weather for a region.

A heat wave is a prolonged spell of unusually hot weather for a place. Source: Heat wave ↗

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51Microclimate · explain the termRECALL
A small area with climate conditions different from the surroundings.
A shaded courtyard, city street, forest floor, or coastal slope can each have a microclimate.
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52Warmer city nights · explain the effect of buildings and pavementRECALL
Buildings and pavement store heat, creating an urban heat island effect.
Tree cover, water, materials, and city design all influence the strength of the effect.
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53Invasive species · explain the termRECALL
A non-native organism that causes harm in a new environment.
Not every introduced species becomes invasive; the key issue is ecological, economic, or human harm.
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