The phenomenon of urban heat islands (UHIs) has garnered increasing attention in climate research. UHIs occur when metropolitan areas experience significantly higher temperatures than their surrounding rural regions, primarily due to human activities and modified land surfaces. Concrete and asphalt absorb and re-emit solar radiation more effectively than natural vegetation, while waste heat from buildings, vehicles, and industrial processes further elevates temperatures. This thermal disparity can exacerbate energy consumption for cooling, elevate air pollution levels, and pose health risks, particularly during heatwaves. Mitigation strategies, such as increasing urban greenery and employing reflective materials on rooftops, have been proposed, yet their effectiveness varies with local climate and city morphology. Recent studies emphasize the importance of integrating climatic considerations into urban planning, rather than treating UHIs as isolated environmental issues. Such integration could foster more sustainable and resilient cities in an era of global warming.
❓ Theo đoạn văn, yếu tố chính nào góp phần gây ra hiệu ứng đảo nhiệt đô thị?
A. A. Việc sử dụng vật liệu phản chiếu trên mái nhà
B. B. Sự hấp thụ và tái phát xạ bức xạ mặt trời bởi các bề mặt đô thị
C. C. Sự hiện diện của thảm thực vật tự nhiên ở các khu vực nông thôn
D. D. Việc giảm nhiệt thải từ các quy trình công nghiệp
✅ 正确答案
B. The absorption and re-emission of solar radiation by urban surfaces
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