GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ help reduce the urban heat island effect by shading the ground and allowing less solar absoption.
A
Pets
B
Trees and vegetation
C
Big trucks
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vegetation covers Vegetation reduces the heat island effect by warming the air rather than cooling them. By shading surfaces and reducing solar heat input through evapotranspiration and the conversion of incoming solar energy to latent heat, vegetation lowers air temperatures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Trees, green roofs, and vegetation can help reduce urban heat island effects by shading building surfaces, deflecting radiation from the sun, and releasing moisture into the atmosphere.

Detailed explanation-3: -Green roofs provide shade, remove heat from the air, and reduce temperatures of the roof surface and surrounding air. Using green roofs in cities or other built environments with limited vegetation can moderate the heat island effect, particularly during the day.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hard, dry surfaces in urban areas – such as roofs, sidewalks, roads, buildings, and parking lots – provide less shade and moisture than natural landscapes and therefore contribute to higher temperatures.

Detailed explanation-5: -Increase shade around your home. Install green roofs. Install cool roofs. Use energy-efficient appliances and equipment. Check on your friends, family, and neighbors. 21-Jul-2022

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