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Title: The urban heat island effect is caused by ________.
Post by: Nimaa on Feb 15, 2015
The urban heat island effect is caused by ________.
A) green buildings
B) heat-generating buildings and dark, heat-absorbing surfaces
C) nuclear power plants venting excess heat into the urban landscape
D) street lighting and burning of wastes in landfills
E) air warmed over adjacent oceans blowing into urban areas


Title: Re: The urban heat island effect is caused by ________.
Post by: Lilligant on Feb 15, 2015
I believe the answer is B) heat-generating buildings and dark, heat-absorbing surfaces.


Title: Re: The urban heat island effect is caused by ________.
Post by: Nimaa on Mar 3, 2015
Got my midterm back, your answer was right. Should have waited till you answered lol

Bye for now


Title: Re: The urban heat island effect is caused by ________.
Post by: Lilligant on Mar 4, 2015
Glad I could be of help. ;D