Which of the following is not responsible for the urban heating effect?
A)heat generated by homes,vehicles,and factories
B)increase in human-made materials that conduct more energy than natural surfaces
C)increased albedo of urban environments relative to that of natural landscapes
D)the concentration of people,machines and heat generating devices adds more heat to the environment
E)increased air pollution that absorbs and reradiates heat to surface

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Urban environments typically have lower albedo than natural surfaces, meaning they absorb more sunlight and heat rather than reflecting it back into the atmosphere. This contributes to the urban heat island effect. So, the increased albedo of urban environments relative to that of natural landscapes is not responsible for the urban heating effect.

Which of the Following Is Not Responsible for the Urban