The Atmosphere - Chapter 5: Climate of Cities

Question 1

Urban heat island

Answer 1

The fact that temp within cities is higher than in rural areas

Question 2

Urban areas have increased precipitation. Name 3 proposals as to why

Answer 2

Urban heat island creates thermally induced upward motions which act to diminish the atmosphere’s stability; clouds may be modified by the addition of condensation nuclei and freezing nuclei from industrial discharges; 3d nature of urban areas creates an obstacle effect that impedes the passage of weather systems