Urban Forestry & Heat Islands
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Is urban heat island high or low albedo? why?. Answer: Low albedo
because more sunlight is absorbed into the ground and less is reflected
● In the graph (notes) which areas are cooler?. Answer: Urban rural
areas are cooler than the dense downtown areas because the areas that
were once permeable and moist are now impermeable and dry
● 2 methods in which urban heat island forms. Answer: Lack of
vegetation and climate changes
● Benefits of climate change wintertime/ summertime. Answer:
Lengthens the plant growing season
● Detriments of climate change wintertime/ summertime. Answer:
increased energy consumption, elevated air pollutants, compromises
human health, and impairs water quality
● what are the 4 things that can reduce the urban heat island effect?.
Answer: - increase in vegetation
- creating green roofs
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Is urban heat island high or low albedo? why?. Answer: Low albedo
because more sunlight is absorbed into the ground and less is reflected
● In the graph (notes) which areas are cooler?. Answer: Urban rural
areas are cooler than the dense downtown areas because the areas that
were once permeable and moist are now impermeable and dry
● 2 methods in which urban heat island forms. Answer: Lack of
vegetation and climate changes
● Benefits of climate change wintertime/ summertime. Answer:
Lengthens the plant growing season
● Detriments of climate change wintertime/ summertime. Answer:
increased energy consumption, elevated air pollutants, compromises
human health, and impairs water quality
● what are the 4 things that can reduce the urban heat island effect?.
Answer: - increase in vegetation
- creating green roofs
