Uploaded on 2016-04-30 by Ludmilla16
Seattle - 17 F hotter than in rural areas around; New York - 20 F hotter than in rural areas around; Los Angeles - 27 F hotter than in rural areas around; Chicago - 21 F hotter than in rural areas around; Tampa - 12 F hotter than in rural areas around. 2. MAIN UHI EFFECTS ON BRASÍLIA, BRAZIL: In the central area of Brasília, the main effects of UHI are: - highest concentration of urban areas with a disordered occupation process - reduction of natural vegetation areas - exposed ground - and deforestation ![CENTER OF BRASÍLIA. Source: Google Images][1] While that in the nearby rural areas, as Lago Sul, a residential area, the temperatures tend to be till 10 degrees less than in the central area of Brasília. ![LAGO SUL. Source: Google Images][2] 3. MEASURES TO PROPOSE - better managing and planning of urban areas - increase natural vegetation areas in urban areas - and occupy ground exposed areas 4. POLICY MAKING There are no data or information related to that. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1462037961110452.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14620380159954344.jpg