A heat island is an example of what type of climate?
a. trropical climate
b. microclimate
c. dry climate
d. polar climate
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The most common "heat island" is an urban heat island in which a small pocket near big buildings and asphalt pavement are warmer than the surrounding area. Therefore, it must be a microclimate.
b. Ms Sue is correct
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_heat_island
http://www.epa.gov/heatisland/index.htm
http://www.epa.gov/heatisland/index.htm
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