The Urban Heat Island Effect Is Caused by ______________

question 37

Multiple Choice

The urban heat island effect is caused by ______________.

• A)heat- generating buildings and dark, heat- absorbing surfaces
• B)street lighting and burning of wastes in landfills
• C)nuclear power plants venting excess heat into the urban landscape
• D)green buildings
• E)air warmed over adjacent oceans blowing into urban areas

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Definitions:

Newborn

Newborn refers to an infant from birth to about 2 months of age, during which rapid physical and neurological development occurs.

Buttocks

The two rounded portions of the anatomy, located on the posterior of the pelvic region in humans and many other primates.

Cervix

The lower, narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vagina, playing a key role in childbirth and menstruation.

Birth Process

The series of physiological events leading to the delivery of a newborn.