What is the name given to describe the characteristic warmth of both the atmosphere and surfaces in cities compared to their surroundings?

• A. Smart City
• B. Urban Heat Island
• C. Out Growths
• D. Urban Agglomeration

Answer: (B)

An urban heat island is the name given to describe the characteristic warmth of both the atmosphere and surfaces in cities (urban areas) compared to their (non-urbanized) surroundings. The heat island is an example of unintentional climate modification when urbanization changes the characteristics of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere.