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Impact of Humans Unit Test
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Question
Which human activity can result in the heat island effect?(1 point)
Responses

building green spaces and roof gardens
building green spaces and roof gardens

converting forest to agricultural land
converting forest to agricultural land

using habitable land for pasture land
using habitable land for pasture land

covering the ground with concrete and pavement

Answer 1

The human activity that can result in the heat island effect is:

**covering the ground with concrete and pavement.**

This activity reduces natural vegetation and increases the absorption and retention of heat, leading to higher temperatures in urban areas compared to their rural surroundings.