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Islands of Heat

  • August 16, 2014
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

London and Tokyo (pictured here) are Urban Heat Islands, or cities that get much hotter than the countryside around them, because buildings and pavement absorb more radiation from the sun and release more heat. Greenery, shady areas, and reflective roof materials help to reduce this effect.

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