ES2 L11

What is the urban heat island effect?

• Cities warmer than nearby rural areas

• Cities cooler than nearby rural areas

• Cities with more rainfall than rural areas

• Cities with less pollution than rural areas

Which of the following is a natural hazard?

• Air pollution

• Earthquake

• Traffic congestion

• Noise pollution

What is the primary cause of smog?

• Excessive rainfall

• Mixture of harmful pollutants and fog

• High wind speeds

• Low temperatures

What does a Geographic Information System (GIS) do?

• Predicts weather patterns

• Captures, stores, and analyzes spatial and geographic data

• Measures air quality

• Monitors wildlife populations

What is the effect of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• They cool the Earth's surface

• They trap heat

• They increase rainfall

• They reduce air pressure

What is the urban heat island effect?

• A phenomenon where urban areas are cooler than rural areas

• A phenomenon where urban areas are warmer than rural areas

• A type of natural hazard caused by earthquakes

• A type of man-made hazard caused by industrial activities

What is a hazard?

• A type of weather pattern

• A potential source of damage, harm, or health problems

• A type of urban planning strategy

• A method of climate change adaptation

Which of the following is a man-made hazard?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Industrial failure

• Flood

Which natural events are considered natural hazards?

• Industrial failures and infrastructure breakdowns

• Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires

• Urban heat islands and climate change

• Traffic congestion and pollution

What is the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect?

• A decrease in urban temperatures

• An increase in rural temperatures

• A phenomenon that makes cities warmer

• A reduction in air pollution