Local Climate (Valley and City Climate) (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What is an urban heat island?
What is an urban heat island?
When cities are warmer than rural areas
How much warmer can city centres be compared to rural areas?
How much warmer can city centres be compared to rural areas?
Several degrees Celsius
Which urban zone typically reaches the highest temperatures?
Which urban zone typically reaches the highest temperatures?
Central Business District (CBD)
What does the 'A' in ASAP stand for in the heat island factors memory aid?
What does the 'A' in ASAP stand for in the heat island factors memory aid?
Artificial surfaces
How do concrete and asphalt contribute to urban heat islands?
How do concrete and asphalt contribute to urban heat islands?
Heat up quickly & release heat slowly
How does pollution affect urban temperatures?
How does pollution affect urban temperatures?
Acts like a blanket trapping heat
When is the pollution dome effect strongest?
When is the pollution dome effect strongest?
At night when cooler air settles
What effect do parks have within urban environments?
What effect do parks have within urban environments?
Create notable cool spots
Which is a green infrastructure solution to reduce heat islands?
Which is a green infrastructure solution to reduce heat islands?
Rooftop gardens and green walls
What building material choice helps reduce heat island effects?
What building material choice helps reduce heat island effects?
Lighter-coloured roofs & pavements