What causes the "heat island" effect?
A. Heat produced from a large number of people
B. The materials used in building cities retain heat
C. The large amount of reflected light from glass windows
D. All of the above
Answer (2)
The "heat island" effect is caused by multiple factors including heat generated by populations, heat-retaining urban materials, and light reflection from buildings. All these elements together contribute to significant temperature increases in urban areas. Therefore, the correct answer is d. all of the above. ;
The heat island effect occurs when urban areas are significantly warmer than their rural surroundings due to several factors. These include heat generated by people, heat-retaining urban materials, and light reflection from buildings. The correct answer is D. all of the above.
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