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What is the urban heat island phenomenon characterized by?
What is the urban heat island phenomenon characterized by?
- Warmer temperatures in urban regions compared to rural surroundings (correct)
- Cooler temperatures in urban regions compared to rural surroundings
- Equal temperatures in urban regions and rural surroundings
- No significant temperature difference between urban regions and rural surroundings
What contributes to the warmer temperatures in urban regions as part of the urban heat island phenomenon?
What contributes to the warmer temperatures in urban regions as part of the urban heat island phenomenon?
- Large bodies of water in urban areas
- Increased vegetation in urban areas
- Impermeable and dry surfaces due to urban infrastructure (correct)
- Low population density in urban areas
Why do rural surroundings typically have cooler temperatures compared to urban regions as part of the urban heat island phenomenon?
Why do rural surroundings typically have cooler temperatures compared to urban regions as part of the urban heat island phenomenon?
- Lack of vegetation in rural areas
- Increased industrial activities in rural areas
- Higher population density in rural areas
- Presence of more natural and permeable areas (correct)
What is the primary reason for the different temperatures experienced by urban and rural areas as part of the urban heat island phenomenon?
What is the primary reason for the different temperatures experienced by urban and rural areas as part of the urban heat island phenomenon?
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Urban Heat Island Phenomenon
- Characterized by higher temperatures in urban areas compared to surrounding rural areas
- Warmer temperatures in urban regions due to:
- Heat absorption by buildings, roads, and other infrastructure
- Human activities such as transportation and industrial processes
- Urban canyons and tall buildings that trap heat
- Lack of vegetation and green spaces
Rural vs Urban Temperatures
- Rural surroundings typically have cooler temperatures due to:
- Greater abundance of vegetation and green spaces
- Less heat-absorbing infrastructure
- More open spaces allowing for heat dissipation
Primary Reason for Temperature Difference
- The primary reason for the different temperatures experienced by urban and rural areas is the difference in land use and land cover between the two environments.
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