The term for an urban or metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities is A. urban sprawl B. urban heat island effect C. heat pollution D. none of the above

The term for an urban or metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities is A. urban sprawl B. urban heat island effect C. heat pollution D. none of the above

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Temperature And Temperature- Related Variables In Engineering

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