Question

A heat island is an example of what type of climate?

a. trropical climate
b. microclimate
c. dry climate
d. polar climate

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

b. Ms Sue is correct

Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_heat_island

http://www.epa.gov/heatisland/index.htm