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When cities are built they cover the land with cement, streets, and buildings. They cut down trees and cover rivers ( LA has a river under the cement) as well as divert water sources such as springs. All of this creates heat and added to this is the movement of the people who live there. When the sun bakes down on the cement, streets, and buildings heat builds up creating a hotter temperature in the environment. Add to this the pollution and smog is created. In the countryside the land is still grass and trees making it cooler.

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What are the effects of concrete jungles on rising temperatures?

Concrete jungles, or Urban Heat Islands, as they are known, hold the heat better. Cities, especially cities with few parks and green belts, are usually warmer than the countryside. This, however, does not affect global warming. Globally temperatures are averaged, and the cooler countryside balances out the warmer cities. Scientists measuring the temperature are always careful to make sure urban heat islands do not influence the temperature trends, which are increasing at the same rate in cities and countryside.


Is an urban heat island effect cool or warm?

The urban heat island effect is a warming effect. Unban means 'city'. Buildings and roads retain more heat and warm the air around them, so cities are warmer then the countryside.


What can cause the big city to be warmer than the surrounding counrtyside?

The phenomenon of urban areas being warmer than their surrounding countryside is known as the "urban heat island" effect. This is primarily caused by human activities, dense construction materials like asphalt and concrete that absorb and retain heat, and reduced vegetation. Additionally, heat generated from vehicles, buildings, and industrial processes contributes to the elevated temperatures in cities. The lack of green spaces and natural land cover further exacerbates the temperature difference.


Is there any two cities in India located at the same latitude but different climate?

Yes. Climate is influenced by latitude, but is even more strongly influenced by altitude. Cities at sea level are likely to have warmer and wetter climates than cities in the mountains; coastal cities will be very different from inland cities.


What do meteorologists call this phenomenon when large cities are warmer?

A macro-climate.

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How do cities influence local temperature?

Cities are usually warmer than the surrounding open countryside, due to heat loss from buildings, vehicles, etc.


Why did cities havemore artisans than the countryside?

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Why did cities have more artisans than contry side?

why did cities have more artisans in thee countryside


In India the number of people who live in towns and cities is growing faster than in the countryside true or false?

true as in dia is also developing now a days faster than the countryside


Why is the countryside cleaner than cities?

Less pollution in the water and air. The more people, the more trash.


Does air in a countryside cleaner than in the big cities?

no because the are of the big cities is going to pass in the smallest country thats why the polluted is passed on the atmosphere.


Did the Aztecs live in cities or in the countryside?

The aztecs lived in large cities


Why do people migrant to cities?

Why not? The countryside sucks...


Is countryside an adjective?

No, "countryside" is a noun that refers to rural areas outside of cities and towns. It is not an adjective.


What town or city in England is close to lots of countryside?

Most towns and cities are surrounded by countryside


What parts of speech is countryside?

"Countryside" is a noun. It refers to a rural area outside of cities and towns.


Why do more people live in cities than in countryside?

Cities offer more job opportunities, better access to services, entertainment, and cultural activities. Additionally, cities tend to have higher population density which can create a sense of community and convenience. Overall, the allure of city living attracts more people than the countryside.