City Climates (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards

Cities warmer than surrounding rural areas

CBD (Central Business District)

Create cool spots/provide cooling

Artificial surfaces, Surface area, Artificial heat, Pollution

Heat up quickly, release heat slowly

Acts like blanket, traps heat

Trapped pollution layer over cities

Day: disperses upward; Night: trapped near surface

Parks, trees, rooftop gardens, green belts

Height limits, light colours, better ventilation