Question 55
Tokyo, Japan, has a high concentration of buildings, roads and other infrastructure. These human-made features absorb and re-emit more heat from the Sun than natural features do. As there are limited green spaces, Tokyo is significantly warmer than the rural areas around it. This is an example of an urban heat island (Figure 13.24).
There are several strategies being used to reduce the effect of urban heat islands. Explain any two strategies where vegetation is used to reduce the effect of urban heat islands.
There are several strategies being used to reduce the effect of urban heat islands. Explain any two strategies where vegetation is used to reduce the effect of urban heat islands.
