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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
1 answer
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.
