Urban Heat Island Flashcards

Case Study

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Urban Heat Island. Which city is relevant to this case study?

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LONDON

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What is an Urban Heat island?

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Is it the INCREASE in temperature that is seen around a large town or city

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When is the difference in temperature in an Urban Heat Island most pronounced ?

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During ANTI- CYCLONIC (high pressure) conditions when there are clear skies at night

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How do Urban Heat islands develop?

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Urban areas are hotter than surrounding areas because of the heat emitted by transport, industry, and infrastructure in general

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