Urban Heat Island Flashcards
Case Study
1
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Urban Heat Island. Which city is relevant to this case study?
A
LONDON
2
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What is an Urban Heat island?
A
Is it the INCREASE in temperature that is seen around a large town or city
3
Q
When is the difference in temperature in an Urban Heat Island most pronounced ?
A
During ANTI- CYCLONIC (high pressure) conditions when there are clear skies at night
4
Q
How do Urban Heat islands develop?
A
Urban areas are hotter than surrounding areas because of the heat emitted by transport, industry, and infrastructure in general
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