• Urban areas tend to be warmer than the rural areas that surround them.

Question

This is mainly caused by how the materials that humans use for building, such as concrete, absorb and radiate energy from the Sun. This is known as the "heat island" effect.
Which of the following can be altered by the heat island effect? (1 point)
• local volcanic activity
• the ocean tides
• local weather patterns
• the movement of crustal plates

Answer 1

The heat island effect can alter local weather patterns. This phenomenon causes urban areas to be warmer than their rural surroundings, which can influence local climate conditions, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation patterns.