Urban Heat Island (UHI) and Urban Development

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What is the main cause of Urban Heat Island (UHI) in developing cities according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency?

Replacement of open land and vegetation with impermeable infrastructure (correct)

High-rise, high-density development

Anthropogenic heat generated from vehicles and equipment

Increase in greenhouse gas emissions

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a crucial factor causing an increase in air temperature or urban heat island?

Greenhouse gas emissions (correct)

Land use planning

Surface characteristics

Building morphology

What do changes in the urban landscape lead to?

Formation of an 'island' of higher temperatures (correct)

Reduction in air pollution

Improved thermal comfort inside buildings

Decrease in energy consumption of buildings

What is predicted to happen to the magnitude of Urban Heat Island with high rise-high density development?

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What impact does UHI have on energy consumption of buildings?

Increases energy consumption of buildings Signup and view all the answers

What did the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) dedicate a chapter to in 2014?

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

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

Studying the impact of urbanization on climate Signup and view all the answers

Why are UHI mitigation strategies considered necessary in urban areas?

To reduce GHG emissions Signup and view all the answers

Which city is the report primarily focused on?

Bangalore Signup and view all the answers

What was the population of Bangalore in 2016?

Around 11.5 million Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the negative environmental impacts of rapid urbanization mentioned in the text?

Diminishing lakes Signup and view all the answers

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

$39^{ ext{o}}$C Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate objective of the exercise mentioned in the text?

To make urban centres more manageable and liveable Signup and view all the answers

What will be framed based upon the monitored results mentioned in the text?

$UHI$ and urban planning characteristics relation Signup and view all the answers

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