Refer to the diagram below. The inversion layer over a city has what effect on the city's climate?
A) It cools the city by increasing air circulation.
B) It cools the city by adding cold air to the rising warm air.
C) It prevents cooling air outside the city from entering.
D) It forms a heat island by holding rising warm air inside the city.
E) It forms heat islands outside the city by pushing warm air outward.

Question

Refer to the diagram below.  The inversion layer over a city has what effect on the city's climate?
A) It cools the city by increasing air circulation. 
B) It cools the city by adding cold air to the rising warm air. 
C) It prevents cooling air outside the city from entering. 
D) It forms a heat island by holding rising warm air inside the city. 
E) It forms heat islands outside the city by pushing warm air outward.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The inversion layer prevents rising warm air from leaving the city, resulting in the formation of a heat island. This can lead to higher temperatures within the city compared to surrounding areas. None of the other options accurately describe the effect of an inversion layer on a city's climate.

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