Temperatures: the Urban Heat Island Effect (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is the maximum temp difference between a city & rural area on calm, clear days?
What is the maximum temp difference between a city & rural area on calm, clear days?
12°C
Which material has the lowest albedo value?
Which material has the lowest albedo value?
Asphalt roads (0.05-0.20)
When & where are urban temps typically highest?
When & where are urban temps typically highest?
Mid-afternoon over the CBD
How high can the urban boundary layer extend above the city surface?
How high can the urban boundary layer extend above the city surface?
Hundreds of metres
How does the pollution dome trap heat over cities?
How does the pollution dome trap heat over cities?
Traps outgoing long-wave radiation
By how much does wind speed decrease in urban areas annually?
By how much does wind speed decrease in urban areas annually?
20-30%
By how much can green roofs reduce rooftop temps on sunny days?
By how much can green roofs reduce rooftop temps on sunny days?
20-40°C
A mature tree's cooling effect equals how many domestic AC units running for 20 hours?
A mature tree's cooling effect equals how many domestic AC units running for 20 hours?
Two AC units
How many heat-related deaths occurred in France during the 2019 heatwave?
How many heat-related deaths occurred in France during the 2019 heatwave?
1,435
By what percentage does precipitation increase in urban areas?
By what percentage does precipitation increase in urban areas?
5-10%