Which response correctly identifies how urban heat islands impact the physical environment?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Urban heat islands lead to a decrease in water quality and an increase in the burning of fossil fuels.
Urban heat islands lead to a decrease in water quality and an increase in the burning of fossil fuels. - no response given

Urban heat islands lead to a decrease in water quality and a decrease in the burning of fossil fuels.
Urban heat islands lead to a decrease in water quality and a decrease in the burning of fossil fuels. - no response given

Urban heat islands lead to an increase in water quality and an increase in the burning of fossil fuels.
Urban heat islands lead to an increase in water quality and an increase in the burning of fossil fuels. - incorrect

Urban heat islands affect people, not the physical environment.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Urban heat islands lead to a decrease in water quality and an increase in the burning of fossil fuels.

Urban heat islands can contribute to higher temperatures in urban areas, which can lead to increased energy use (thereby increasing the burning of fossil fuels) and can also negatively impact water quality due to increased stormwater runoff and higher temperatures affecting aquatic ecosystems.