GPN 51 Urban Microclimates

What is a microclimate?

• A large-scale climate pattern

• A distinctive set of highly localized climatic characteristics

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A seasonal climate change.

Which of the following is a significant factor in urban microclimates?

• Smog

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

• Desertification

Fill in the blank: Urban areas can be up to ___ warmer at night due to buildings retaining heat.

• 0.5°C

• 1.5°C

• 2.5°C

• 3.5°C

What effect does increased CO2 levels have in urban areas?

• Decreases temperature

• Increases short-wave radiation scattering

• Reduces smog

• Enhances wind speed

Fill in the blank: The temperature peak in urban areas is often found in the ___.

• Rural fringe

• Suburban

• CBD

• Inner city

By 2050, ___% of the world's population is predicted to live in urban areas.

• 50%

• 68%

• 75%

• 80%

What is the effect of urban canyons on air movement?

• Slows down air

• Speeds up air

• Has no effect

• Changes air direction

Which season shows a 5-10% thicker cloud cover globally?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

What is the main reason for the urban heat island effect?

• Increased vegetation

• Building materials absorbing radiation

• Ocean proximity

• High altitude

Fill in the blank: Urban areas tend to have more ___ air.

• Calm

• Turbulent

• Dry

• Cold