Today in our environmental science lecture, we'll discuss urban green spaces. A recent study in Melbourne found that parks can reduce surrounding temperatures by up to 4 degrees Celsius during heatwaves. However, the cooling effect diminishes significantly beyond 100 meters from the park edge. Interestingly, the study also showed that trees with large canopies are more effective than grassy areas alone. The researchers suggest that city planners should prioritize creating a network of small parks rather than one large central park, as this distributes cooling benefits more evenly across residential areas.
❓ ¿Qué reveló el estudio en Melbourne sobre el efecto de enfriamiento de los parques?
A. A) Los parques enfrían toda la ciudad de manera uniforme, independientemente de la distancia.
B. B) El efecto de enfriamiento es más fuerte dentro de los 100 metros de un parque.
C. C) Las áreas cubiertas de hierba son más efectivas que los árboles para refrescar.
D. D) Un parque grande es mejor que varios parques pequeños.
✅ 正确答案
B) The cooling effect is strongest within 100 meters of a park.