Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
environmental phenomenon
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:UHI
|
| gptkbp:causedBy |
human activities
modification of land surfaces waste heat from energy usage |
| gptkbp:describes |
urban area warmer than surrounding rural area
|
| gptkbp:effect |
adverse health effects
elevated emissions of air pollutants higher energy consumption impaired water quality increased temperature in cities |
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
gptkb:Luke_Howard
1810s |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Urban Heat Island
|
| gptkbp:measures |
temperature difference
|
| gptkbp:mitigatedBy |
urban forestry
green roofs cool roofs increased vegetation |
| gptkbp:observedBy |
metropolitan areas
large cities |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:urban_development
climate change public health urban planning global warming heat wave thermal pollution |
| gptkbp:studiedIn |
urban climatology
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:UHI
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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