Question

Urban heat islands can cause an increase in __________ pollution, which is very harmful to people’s health. A. heat B. ozone C. runoff D. water

Answer 1

B.ozone

I say this because In Australia the heat is so intense that there a hole in the ozone layer above them right?

Answer 2

The correct option is (B).The major four impacts  of urban heat islands comprise: ozone depletion, Increased energy consumption; Elevated emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

What steps can be taken for reduction of urban heat islands?We can increase shade around your home by the plantation of trees and other vegetation.

This will lower surface and air temperatures remarkably by providing shade and cooling through evaporation. We can Install green roofs by gardening the roofs. We can use energy-efficient appliances in our homes.