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Sunday, 19 May 2024, 5:18 PM
Site: OpenLearn Create
Course: WASH: Context and Environment (ContextEnvt_1.0)
Glossary: Glossary
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urban heat island

effect caused by heat energy radiated from hard surfaces in large cities that raises temperature relative to surrounding rural areas, especially at night (6)


urbanisation

increase in the number of people living in towns and cities relative to rural areas (5)


urban planning

designing towns and cities so they function effectively and meet the needs of people living in them (6)


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