Which of the following would result in an increased heat island effect? planting

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Which of the following would result in an increased heat island effect? planting green roofs across the city building taller buildings using more reflective building materials such as concrete and glass creating parks across the city better insulation in houses Which of the following atmospheric factors would improve air quality in LA? a period of rain low wind speed an area of intense high Which of the following is an example of a secondary pollutant? lead which is released into the atmosphere by burning coal CFCs which deplete our ozone layer when they escape into the atmosphere nitric acid which forms by the reaction of nitrous oxide with water in the atmosphere dust (aerosol) particles as a result of the drying up of local lakes

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glass buildings leads to raising temperature.

concrete walls made of light colored material will absorb heat where as dark colored ones will reflect the heat into atmosphere,making the surrounding area hotter.

Glass also behave as dark colored materials and reflect heat into atmosphere.

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