Environment & Ecology · Heatwaves and Climate Change
With reference to heatwaves, consider the following statements: I. Heatwaves can become dangerous even where the air temperature is not extremely high, if humidity is sufficiently elevated. II. Urban Heat Island conditions tend to intensify thermal stress mainly in densely built environments. III. Heat-humidity combinations may reduce labour productivity and increase health risks even before extreme dry-bulb temperature thresholds are reached. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1I, II and III✓
- 2I and III only
- 3II and III only
- 4I and II only
Correct answer
I, II and III
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