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Geological Engineering · Q103

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 103

Q103

Which activity contributes most to urban heat island effect?

A.
Planting trees
B.
Building reflective roofs
C.
Dense concrete construction
Answer
D.
River restoration

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Dense concrete and asphalt absorb and retain heat, significantly increasing urban temperatures compared to rural surroundings.