Following the Urban Heat Island Profile from Rural Areas to a Typical

Multiple Choice

Following the urban heat island profile from rural areas to a typical downtown urban area, which of the following is true?

A) Commercial and urban residential areas have the highest late afternoon temperatures.
B) Large urban parks do not mitigate against the urban heat island.
C) On average, urban areas are 1 to 3°C higher than nearby rural areas.
D) The temperature variations between urban and rural environments are negligible.