Using complete sentences, describe what causes the urban heat island effect. Identify two problems associated with urban heat islands and at least one solution to the issue.
These surfaces radiate heat, causing air temperatures around the city to rise. Even after the sun sets each day, the surfaces hold onto their heat, making it more difficult for the temperature in the city to decrease.
These surfaces radiate heat, causing air temperatures around the city to rise. Even after the sun sets each day, the surfaces hold onto their heat, making it more difficult for the temperature in the city to decrease.
