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Relief means the shape of the land's surface.

It includes things such as aspect, which means the direction in which a slope faces. Aspect can affect local climate in a number of ways.

ASPECT AND TEMPERATURES

In the northern hemishere, south-facing slopes are usually warmer than north-facing slopes. The reason for this is:

1. Sunrays arrive at more direct angles on south-facing slopes. So they are more concentrated ang give more heat.

2. South-facing slopes get longer then periods of daily sunshine, while north-facing slopes are sometimes in the shade.

3. South-facing slopes are sheltered from cold northerly winds.

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