3234 - Urban Climate Flashcards
1
Q
What is the climatic dome?
A
It is where the weather is different from that of surrounding rural areas in terms of temperature, relative humidity, visibility, precipitation, air quality and wind speed.
2
Q
What are the layers in the climatic dome?
A
Urban boundary later and urban canopy layer
3
Q
What is the albedo?
A
The amount of solar radiation that is reflected by a surface.
4
Q
If a surface is very light will it have a high or low albedo?
A
A high albedo
5
Q
If a surface is very dark will it have a high or low albedo?
A
Low albedo
