Urban Areas Are Sometimes Warmer Than the Surrounding Countryside

question 48

Multiple Choice

Urban areas are sometimes warmer than the surrounding countryside.This phenomenon is known as ___________________.

• A)environmental justice
• B)the urban heat island effect
• C)global warming
• D)the greenhouse effect

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total expense incurred from manufacturing goods, including materials, labor, and overhead, during a specific period.

Capital Expenditures

Capital utilized by a corporation to purchase, improve, and upkeep tangible assets like land, factories, or machinery.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in operations and not intended for resale, such as machinery, buildings, and land.

Increased Demand

A situation where the desire or need for a product or service exceeds the existing supply at the current price.