Urban and Environmental Characteristics Figures Quiz

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What was the project duration for the report on Urban Planning Characteristics to Mitigate Climate Change?

July 1, 2016 to August 8, 2017

September 8, 2016 to August 1, 2017

August 1, 2016 to September 8, 2017 (correct)

August 8, 2017 to September 1, 2016

Who was the Project in Charge for the report?

Mr. Hara Kumar Varma

Ms. Minni Sastry (correct)

Dr. Ritu Kakkar

Ms. Vini Halve

Which institute commissioned the report on Urban Planning Characteristics to Mitigate Climate Change?

EMPRI

The Energy and Resources Institute

TERI

Environmental Management & Policy Research Institute (correct)

Who was the Co-PI for the project?

Mr. Hara Kumar Varma Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested format for citation of the report?

Bangalore : The Energy and Resources Institute. 82 pp. [Project Report No. 2016BG03] Signup and view all the answers

What is the contact email provided for The Energy and Resources Institute?

<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym UHI stand for in the context of urban heat island effect?

Urban Heat Island Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the main cause of urban heat islands?

Replacement of permeable land surfaces with impermeable and high emissivity surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What was the observed temperature increase in Bangalore due to reckless urban sprawl, as mentioned in the text?

2-2.5ᵒC Signup and view all the answers

Which organization carried out a study in 2014 that found Bangalore to be warmer than nearby rural areas?

TERI Signup and view all the answers

What percentage decline in vegetation cover was observed in Bangalore according to a study done by IISC?

76% Signup and view all the answers

What do urban surfaces tend to do with solar radiation, as mentioned in the text?

Absorb it and emit it later Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'Mean Radiant Temperature' used in the report?

MRT Signup and view all the answers

In what period were the IT-2 locations monitored for air temperature and relative humidity?

(15-March-2017 to 22-March-2017) Signup and view all the answers

What does NDVI stand for in the context of the report?

Normalized Difference Vegetation Index Signup and view all the answers

'SVF' in the report stands for:

'Sky-View Factor' Signup and view all the answers

The acronym 'GIS' used in the text stands for:

Geographic Information System Signup and view all the answers

What does 'HXG' represent in the context of the report?

Height/Width x Green Cover Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?

Assessing the impact of urban planning on climate change Signup and view all the answers

Which activity involved the selection of study sites based on urban planning characteristics?

Activity 1: Site Selection and Study of Urban Planning Characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key factors considered in the selection of residential locations for monitoring?

Urban sprawl characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Which figure provides a depiction of radiation fluxes and the effect of urban canyons?

Figure 3-8: Radiation fluxes and effect of urban canyons Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the essential thermal parameters associated with urban heat islands mentioned in the text?

Air Temperature (AT) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity involved field measurements and analysis?

Activity 2: Field Measurements and Analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Figure 3-5 in the text?

'How green cover influences formation of UHI' Signup and view all the answers

'Growing area of the city from 1949 to present' is depicted in which figure?

'Growing area of the city from 1949 to present' Signup and view all the answers

'Urban Heat Island Studies in India' is discussed under which section?

'Studies done for Bangalore' Signup and view all the answers

'Variations of Surface and Air Temperatures in different types of urban areas compared to rural peripheries.' is depicted in which figure?

'Variations of Surface and Air Temperatures...' Signup and view all the answers

'A review of various UHI Studies carried out in different cities of India' is presented in which table?

A review... Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the urban planning project discussed in the text?

To develop relations between planning characteristics and microclimate Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the negative environmental impacts of rapid urbanization in Bangalore?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the population of Bangalore in 2016, according to the text?

11.5 Million Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential annual savings projected by implementing white roofs alone in Bangalore, as per the text?

$10,348 million Signup and view all the answers

What did the research by Konopacki and Akbari observe regarding UHI effects in Houston?

Possible to achieve savings of 82 million USD with a reduction of 730MW peak power Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the impacts of urban heat islands?

Increase in energy consumption Signup and view all the answers

What was the highest air temperature recorded in Bangalore in the summer of 2016?

$39ᵒC Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Bangalore in terms of population among Indian cities, as stated in the text?

Third most populous city after Mumbai and Delhi Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what could be achieved by reducing the ozone level due to UHI effects?

$5 billion annual reduction in electrical power by year 2015 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the project mentioned in the text?

To assess the impact of urban planning aspects on the formation of Urban Heat Islands in Bangalore Signup and view all the answers

What did the study help in developing a relationship between?

Planning characters and microclimatic influence Signup and view all the answers

Which area recorded the highest globe temperature (GT) and air temperature (AT) with the lowest relative humidity (RH) due to its characteristics?

Basweshwar Nagar Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about locations with higher height to width (H/W) ratio from the study?

They are not effective without sufficient green cover Signup and view all the answers

Why was a second monitoring performed for the same locations during the summer?

To assess the effectiveness of green cover against open lands and water bodies Signup and view all the answers

Which location showed the best performance in terms of mitigating UHI effect, based on the third monitoring readings?

Koramangala Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to Marathahalli showing the lowest globe temperature (GT) and air temperature (AT) during daytime?

High reflective surface finishing on building envelopes Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as a factor contributing to Whitefield recording the highest globe temperature (GT) and air temperature (AT) during daytime?

High diurnal variation due to large and exposed open lands Signup and view all the answers

What did Electronic City's low nighttime temperatures and slightly higher daytime temperatures, as compared to Marathahalli, result from?

Huge water body and high reflective surface finishing on building envelopes Signup and view all the answers

What can be understood from the comparative analysis of commercial/IT typology locations?

High H/W ratio, green cover, and water bodies reduce local temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is predicted to further intensify with high rise-high density development in developing cities?

Magnitude of Urban Heat Island (UHI) Signup and view all the answers