2007-03-10 12:37:34 · 3 answers · asked by wolfette_71 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Areas with temperate climates tend to be densely populated as there is enough rain and heat to grow crops e.g. UK
Areas with extreme climates of hot and cold tend to be sparsely populated e.g. the Sahara Desert
2007-03-12 19:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by Shrey G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two factors:
1) Buildings, asphalt and concrete heat up during the day and release their warmth slowly at night during the summer. Industry and heating keep areas of high population a bit warmer in the winter. This effect is quite noticeable. Just leave the city on a very warm summer night, when you get to the countryside you'll notice the difference.
2) Cities with tall buildings are windier due to the jet effect between the skyscrapers.....ever wondered why they call Chicago the "Windy City? Of course, the Chicago area at the shore of lake Michigan is already quite windy, but the city itself with its numerous tall buildings intensifies it.
2007-03-14 01:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by McMurdo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of meterology, they form "heat islands" where the summers and winters are warmer than the surrounding areas.
2007-03-10 20:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋