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 (1)
The heat island effect is caused by urban materials retaining heat, heat from human activities, and reflected light from buildings. All listed factors contribute to increased temperatures in urban areas compared to rural surroundings. Thus, the best answer is d. all of the above. ;
