Uploaded on 2016-03-16 by wislenpv

Done **2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area?** Sobral is located in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Situated near the equator, has a hot and dry climate most of the year, only in the summer it rains in the region. Its population is about 200,000 inhabitants and is one of the most prosperous cities in the Northeast region. ![][1] This image is located in one of the main avenues of the city, the urban area. One of the problems encountered is the lack of trees in the city. Their temperatures vary throughout the year around 35 ° C. ![][2] This other image is portraying the rural area of the city where the weather is milder, but still hot and dry. **3. Which are the measures you would propose?** Would propose wider avenues and limit the height of buildings for better air circulation in the city, and planting more trees also help to improve comfort. **4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area?** Não tenho conhecimento sobre a política da UHI da região. Porém, vejo que ultimamente vem sendo investido muito no transporte público, e em passeios para bicicletas, acredito que isso seja uma das atitutes tomadas. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14581629905616176.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14581632486444137.jpg