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Oasis effect, the Glossary

The oasis effect refers to the creation of a local microclimate that is cooler than the surrounding dry area due to evaporation or evapotranspiration of a water source or plant life and higher albedo of plant life than bare ground.^[1]

32 relations: Absorption (electromagnetic radiation), Albedo, Aridity, Atmosphere of Earth, City, Desert, Endothermic process, Evaporation, Evaporative cooler, Evapotranspiration, Gas, Green roof, Heat, Liquid, Microclimate, Moisture, Oasis, Park, Radiation, Reflection (physics), Road, Season, Sunlight, Temperature, Transpiration, Tree, Urban climate, Urban heat island, Urban planning, Vegetation, Water, Water-sensitive urban design.
Climate patterns
Hydrogeology
Meteorological concepts

Absorption (electromagnetic radiation)

In physics, absorption of electromagnetic radiation is how matter (typically electrons bound in atoms) takes up a photon's energy — and so transforms electromagnetic energy into internal energy of the absorber (for example, thermal energy).

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Albedo

Albedo is the fraction of sunlight that is diffusely reflected by a body.

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Aridity

Aridity is the condition of a region that severely lacks available water, to the extent of hindering or preventing the growth and development of plant and animal life. Oasis effect and Aridity are climate patterns.

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Atmosphere of Earth

The atmosphere of Earth is composed of a layer of gas mixture that surrounds the Earth's planetary surface (both lands and oceans), known collectively as air, with variable quantities of suspended aerosols and particulates (which create weather features such as clouds and hazes), all retained by Earth's gravity.

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City

A city is a human settlement of a notable size.

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Desert

A desert is a landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions create unique biomes and ecosystems.

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Endothermic process

An endothermic process is a chemical or physical process that absorbs heat from its surroundings.

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Evaporation

Evaporation is a type of vaporization that occurs on the surface of a liquid as it changes into the gas phase.

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Evaporative cooler

An evaporative cooler (also known as evaporative air conditioner, swamp cooler, swamp box, desert cooler and wet air cooler) is a device that cools air through the evaporation of water.

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Evapotranspiration

Evapotranspiration (ET) refers to the combined processes which move water from the Earth's surface (open water and ice surfaces, bare soil and vegetation) into the atmosphere. Oasis effect and Evapotranspiration are Hydrology.

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Gas

Gas is one of the four fundamental states of matter.

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Green roof

A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane.

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Heat

In thermodynamics, heat is the thermal energy transferred between systems due to a temperature difference.

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Liquid

A liquid is a nearly incompressible fluid that conforms to the shape of its container but retains a nearly constant volume independent of pressure.

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Microclimate

A microclimate (or micro-climate) is a local set of atmospheric conditions that differ from those in the surrounding areas, often slightly but sometimes substantially.

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Moisture

Moisture is the presence of a liquid, especially water, often in trace amounts. Oasis effect and Moisture are Hydrology.

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Oasis

In ecology, an oasis (oases) is a fertile area of a desert or semi-desert environment.

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Park

A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats.

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Radiation

In physics, radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or a material medium.

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Reflection (physics)

Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated.

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Road

A road is a thoroughfare for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians.

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Season

A season is a division of the year based on changes in weather, ecology, and the number of daylight hours in a given region. Oasis effect and season are climate patterns.

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Sunlight

Sunlight is a portion of the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, in particular infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light.

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Temperature

Temperature is a physical quantity that quantitatively expresses the attribute of hotness or coldness.

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Transpiration

Transpiration is the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts, such as leaves, stems and flowers. Oasis effect and Transpiration are Hydrology.

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Tree

In botany, a tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, usually supporting branches and leaves.

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Urban climate

The climate in urban areas differs from that in neighboring rural areas, as a result of urban development.

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Urban heat island

Urban areas usually experience the urban heat island (UHI) effect, that is, they are significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas.

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Urban planning

Urban planning, also known as town planning, city planning, regional planning, or rural planning in specific contexts, is a technical and political process that is focused on the development and design of land use and the built environment, including air, water, and the infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas, such as transportation, communications, and distribution networks, and their accessibility.

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Vegetation

Vegetation is an assemblage of plant species and the ground cover they provide.

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Water

Water is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula. Oasis effect and Water are Hydrology.

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Water-sensitive urban design

Water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) is a land planning and engineering design approach which integrates the urban water cycle, including stormwater, groundwater, and wastewater management and water supply, into urban design to minimise environmental degradation and improve aesthetic and recreational appeal.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oasis_effect