18 Questions
How does the lack of greenery in urban areas contribute to the accumulation of heat in the built environment?
By increasing the absorption of solar radiation by buildings and roads
What is the main source of anthropogenic heat in urban areas as mentioned in the text?
Indoor air-conditioning
How do urban greenery and wind patterns relate according to the text?
Urban greenery enhances local wind patterns
Which scale represents the building and public space layer in the context of urban heat islands?
Canopy layer
How does urban metabolism contribute to the urban heat island effect according to the text?
By causing additional waste heat production in cities
In highly developed areas, what factors contribute to the urban heat island effect according to Figure 2?
Urban structure, cover, fabric, and metabolism
What is the major contributor to the artificial temperature increase in cities?
Shortage of vegetation cover
Why do people increasingly move into air-conditioned buildings in cities?
To benefit from indoor thermal comfort
What did Howard compare in the early 19th century regarding urban heat?
Urban heat in London and its countryside
Which season experienced the peak air temperature variation according to Gartland's report?
Winter
What is one consequence of the urban heat island effect on outdoor public spaces?
Threatened usability due to excess heat
How does anthropogenic heat from indoor air-conditioning impact outdoor temperature?
It leads to an ever-increasing outdoor temperature
What is one of the major contributing factors highlighted by Oke (2006b) for the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect?
Urban structure and fabric
According to Bourbia and Boucheriba (2010), what is a common characteristic of Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) in comparison to their rural surroundings?
They are warmer
Based on the text, when is the urban-rural temperature difference reported to be higher?
At night time
What is one of the consequences mentioned in the text of having more urban development and less greenery in a city?
Increased intensity of UHIs
In what weather conditions is the urban-rural temperature difference higher, according to Gartland (2008)?
Calm and clear weather, at night, and in winter
Why does the warm air stay longer in the built environment during calm weather?
As a result of solar gain on urban surfaces
Test your knowledge on the mechanism of Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect by comparing city centers with rural surroundings. Explore common characteristics of UHI such as temperature differences, weather conditions, and human-made modifications.
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