EARTH SCIENCE
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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plant trees and vegetation
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minimize land development
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paint roofs a light color to deflect solar heat
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all of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Heat islands contribute to higher daytime temperatures, reduced nighttime cooling, and higher air-pollution levels. These, in turn, contribute to heat-related deaths and heat-related illnesses such as general discomfort, respiratory difficulties, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and non-fatal heat stroke.
Detailed explanation-3: -Downtown New York City is an urban heat island, a built-up area with temperatures that are higher than the rural areas surrounding it.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following can increase the heat island effect in urban areas? A. The primary cause of the heat island effect is dark surfaces such as rooftops or dark asphalt pavement that absorb heat and radiate it into the surrounding areas.
Detailed explanation-5: -Reduced Natural Landscapes in Urban Areas. Urban Material Properties. Urban Geometry. Heat Generated from Human Activities. Weather and Geography. 02-Sept-2022