Urban Climate (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is an urban microclimate?
What is an urban microclimate?
Small-scale weather variations in cities
By how much are annual mean temperatures higher in urban areas compared to rural areas?
By how much are annual mean temperatures higher in urban areas compared to rural areas?
0.5-3°C higher
By what percentage does total precipitation increase in urban areas?
By what percentage does total precipitation increase in urban areas?
5-10%
In which season does relative humidity decrease the most in urban areas?
In which season does relative humidity decrease the most in urban areas?
Summer (8% decrease)
By what percentage does annual mean wind speed decrease in urban areas?
By what percentage does annual mean wind speed decrease in urban areas?
20-30%
What is the maximum temperature difference an urban heat island can reach on clear, calm days?
What is the maximum temperature difference an urban heat island can reach on clear, calm days?
12°C
Which urban zone experiences the highest temperatures in the urban heat island?
Which urban zone experiences the highest temperatures in the urban heat island?
Central Business District (CBD)
How high does the urban canopy layer extend?
How high does the urban canopy layer extend?
Up to mean building height
What does albedo measure?
What does albedo measure?
Reflectivity of a surface
What happens to temperature during a temperature inversion?
What happens to temperature during a temperature inversion?
Temperature increases with height