Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Q1. How do land use and land cover changes modify local climatic conditions? Explain their implications for urban heat stress. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
Rapid urbanisation and changing land use patterns are increasingly modifying local climates, making urban heat stress a major geographical and environmental concern.
Key Demand of the question
The question requires explaining how land use and land cover changes influence local climatic conditions. It also demands an examination of the implications of these changes for urban heat stress.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Explain the significance of land use and land cover in regulating local climate.
Body
- Land use and land cover changes: Mention how changes in surface characteristics modify local climatic conditions.
- Implications for urban heat stress: Explain the geographical consequences of these climatic modifications on urban areas.
Conclusion
Conclude by highlighting the need for climate-sensitive land use planning to build heat-resilient cities.
