CSE · GS-IGeography · Geophysical Phenomena · 10 marks · 150 words
English
Explain the phenomenon of 'Urban Heat Islands' and suggest measures to mitigate their impact in rapidly growing Indian cities.
हिन्दी
'शहरी ताप द्वीपों' (अर्बन हीट आइलैंड्स) की घटना की व्याख्या कीजिए और तेजी से बढ़ते भारतीय शहरों में उनके प्रभाव को कम करने के उपाय सुझाइए।
Also for GPSC Class 1-2
Syllabus
Geography · Geophysical Phenomena
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location—changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
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