Answer to Question #56831 in Ecology for Anthony

Question

The urban heat island effect is due to..?
A. The low reflectance of asphalt pavement and most building materials as well as heat generated by cars and other machinery.
B. The deliberate settlement and location of most cities in low latitudes that result in warm urban land masses.
C. The low absorbance of asphalt pavement and most building materials as well as heat generated by cars and other machinery.
D. The coincidental location of most cities near geographic features that warm the urban landmasse.

Answer 1

A. The low reflectance of asphalt pavement and most building materials as well as heat generated by cars and other machinery.