GENERAL GEOLOGY

GEOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

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Urban City X has been referred to as an urban heat island because it tends to be warmer than the surrounding rural areas. The report below lists changes that have occurred in one year in Urban City X.Report for Urban City X:Eight roads were paved. The population increased by 20% Public Transportation increased by 5% Four new apartment complexes were built. Plans were drafted to build a local park. A meeting was held about alternative energy sources. What is the main cause of Urban City X being an urban heat island?
A
the planting of trees and other vegetation
B
the building of rooftop gardens
C
the installation of solar panels
D
the construction of parking areas and road systems
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -11 Urban City X has been referred to as an urban heat island because it tends to be warmer than the surrounding rural areas. The report below lists changes that have occurred in one year in Urban City X.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nutrient pollution, which includes nitrates and phosphates, is the leading type of contamination in these freshwater sources. While plants and animals need these nutrients to grow, they have become a major pollutant due to farm waste and fertilizer runoff.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which change would best aid a farmer in making the transition from conventional farming techniques to more sustainable farming techniques? Rotate the types of crops grown. Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth? A continual increase in the number of people on Earth.

Detailed explanation-4: -An increase in the frequency and intensity of felt earthquakes. Noticeable steaming or fumarolic activity and new or enlarged areas of hot ground. Subtle swelling of the ground surface. Small changes in heat flow. More items

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