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jeyben [28]
3 years ago
10

City heat islands cause

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2 answers:
slega [8]3 years ago
5 0

effect is from the modification of land surfaces. Waste heat generated by energy usage is a secondary contributor.

svetoff [14.1K]3 years ago
4 0

An urban heat island (UHI) is an urban area or metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities. ... The main cause of the urban heat island effect is from the modification of land surfaces. Waste heat generated by energy usage is a secondary contributor.

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