Heat Island

Which is more likely to have higher temperatures due to the urban heat island effect?

• city (downtown)

• rural area

• residential

• commercial area

Cities tend to be warmer than rural areas because all the concrete and asphalt ​ (a)   thermal energy and releases it back into the ​ (b)   .

• absorbs

• air

• attracts

• buildings

• reflects

• grass

• sun

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The Urban Heat Island Effect is

• islands in the sun are warmer than islands in the shade

• urban areas with a lot of tall buildings and man-made materials tend to be warmer than grassy shady neighborhoods

• Areas with a lot of metal are always warmer than areas with a lot of concrete and asphalte

• Areas with a lot of metal are always warmer than areas with a lot of grassy and shady areas.

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Cities like LA are warmer than grassy shady areas because

• Cities have a lot of man-made materials that hold energy, like concrete and asphalt.

• Tall buildings are closer to the sun, absorbing more energy and releasing it back into the air.

• Areas with a lot of metal are always warmer than areas with a lot of grassy and shady areas.

In urban planning, what is a key consideration for mitigating the urban heat island effect?

• Maximizing the use of tall buildings to provide shade

• Reducing green spaces to increase urban density

• Incorporating reflective materials in pavement and roofs

• Encouraging the use of private vehicles to reduce pedestrian areas

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How can the use of cool roofs help in reducing urban heat islands?

• By reflecting more sunlight and absorbing less heat compared to traditional roofs.

• By increasing the amount of heat absorbed by traditional roofs.

• By reflecting less sunlight compared to traditional roofs.

• By increasing the amount of heat absorbed by cool roofs.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of urban heat islands?

• Presence of large bodies of water

• Low levels of air pollution

• High population density

• Lack of vegetation

What are some negative effects of urban heat islands on human health?

• Increased risk of heat-related illnesses, poor air quality, and higher rates of cardiovascular diseases.

• Increased risk of cold-related illnesses, poor air quality, and higher rates of respiratory diseases.

• Decreased risk of heat-related illnesses, poor air quality, and lower rates of cardiovascular diseases.

• Decreased risk of heat-related illnesses, improved air quality, and lower rates of cardiovascular diseases.

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What is the relationship between urban heat islands and climate change?

• Urban heat islands are caused by climate change.

• Urban heat islands are not affected by climate change.

• Urban heat islands can help mitigate climate change.

• Urban heat islands can be worsened by climate change.

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Cities tend to be warmer than rural areas because all the ​asphalt and ​ (a)   ​absorbs thermal energy and releases it back into the ​air.

• concrete

• grass

• sun

• metal

• people

• cars

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