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At the end of each definition in this Glossary there is a number in brackets. This indicates the number of the Study Session where the term is first used in this OpenWASH module.

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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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