Downtown Minneapolis records higher temperatures than lakeside and suburban areas. Which TWO factors most directly contribute to this pattern?
Question 2
2.
A downtown redevelopment project adds housing but requires rooftop gardens and shaded pedestrian corridors.
Which TWO outcomes are most likely based on these design choices?
Question 3
3.
Suppose the number of days above 90 °F in Minneapolis rises 20 % by 2045. Which TWO consequences are most consistent with this projection?
Air near the lakeside traps heat longer at night
Limited tree canopy reduces shade and cooling
The city receives more sunlight than surrounding regions
Wind speeds are higher downtown, dispersing heat rapidly
Annual CO₂ emissions double because of garden maintenance
Surrounding neighborhoods immediately cool by 10 °F
Average summer surface temperatures in the district decrease slightly
Local air quality improves from additional vegetation
Urban nighttime temperatures drop because of faster cooling
Electricity demand for cooling increases
Building energy costs decrease due to warmer winters
Heat-related illness risk grows in dense neighborhoods