Which of the following can be altered by the heat island effect?

A.

the ocean tides

B.

the movement of crustal plates

C.

local weather patterns

D.

local volcanic activity

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Chemistry

Lucian Branch

15 April, 15:15

Which of the following can be altered by the heat island effect?

A.

the ocean tides

B.

the movement of crustal plates

C.

local weather patterns

D.

local volcanic activity

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Rodney Cunningham · Answer 1

C.

Explanation:

The heat island effect or the the urban heat island effect, is where the temperature of an area is higher than close rural areas. This is because materials suh and concrete and asphalt absorb the sunlight and store it, causing extreme weather.

Which of the following can be altered by the heat island effect?A.the ocean tidesB.the movement of crustal platesC.local weather patternsD.local volcanic activity

Which of the following can be altered by the heat island effect?

A.

the ocean tides

B.

the movement of crustal plates

C.

local weather patterns

D.

local volcanic activity