Land Use and Urban Heat Island Quiz
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What contributes to the unique interaction of each different LULC with solar energy?

  • Elevated temperatures in developed areas
  • Presence of vegetation in the LULC
  • Physical size of the LULC
  • Optical properties such as absorption, reflection, and emission of radiometric energy (correct)
  • What do elevated temperatures in developed areas compared to more rural surroundings refer to?

  • Urban heat island (correct)
  • Vegetation in developed areas
  • Absorption of radiometric energy
  • LULC interaction with solar energy
  • Which factor is responsible for the elevated temperatures in developed areas compared to more rural surroundings?

  • Optical properties such as reflection
  • LULC interaction with solar energy (correct)
  • Absorption of radiometric energy
  • Presence of vegetation in developed areas
  • What aspect of LULC has a direct influence on the interaction with solar energy?

    <p>Optical properties such as absorption, reflection, and emission of radiometric energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do different Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) types interact with solar energy?

    <p>By emitting radiometric energy at varying wavelengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of the urban heat island effect?

    <p>Elevated temperatures in developed areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly contributes to the unique interaction of each different LULC with solar energy?

    <p>Diverse optical properties such as absorption, reflection, and emission in each LULC type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do urban areas differ from rural surroundings in terms of their interaction with solar energy?

    <p>Rural surroundings have elevated temperatures compared to urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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