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s thrive in a protected Dell at the Lost Gardens Of Heligan , in Cornwall , England, latitude 50° 15'N]] A microclimate is a local atmospheric zone where the is a kind of microclimate. Another contributory factor to microclimate is the slope, or aspect. South-facing slopes in the Northern Hemisphere and north-facing slopes in the Southern Hemisphere are exposed to more direct sunlight than opposite slopes and are therefore warmer for longer. The area in a developed industrial park may vary greatly from a wooded park nearby, as natural flora in parks absorb light and heat in leaves, that a building roof or parking lot just conducts back to the air. Solar energy advocates argue that widespread use of solar collection can mitigate overheating of urban environments by absorbing sunlight and putting it to work instead of heating the local surface objects. A microclimate can offer an opportunity as a small Growing Region for crops that cannot thrive in the broader area; this concept is often used in Permaculture practiced in northern temperate climates. Microclimates can be used to the advantage of gardeners who carefully choose and position their plants. Cities often raise the average temperature by Zoning , and a sheltered position can reduce the severity of Winter . Roof Garden ing, however, exposes plants to more extreme temperatures in both summer and winter Microclimates can also refer to purpose made environments, such as those in a room or other enclosure. Microclimates are commonly created and carefully maintained in museum display and storage environments. This can be done using passive methods, such as Silica Gel , or with active microclimate control devices. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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