Likely to Apply to this Situation Not Likely to Apply to this Situation Building a large mall would probably increase the heat island effect. Building a large mall would probably decrease the heat island effect. Replacing the lost trees with as many new trees as possible might help reduce the heat island effect. Paving as much area as possible with concrete would probably help reduce the heat island effect.
Implementing green roofs or cool roofs on buildings in the area could help reduce the heat island effect. Building more parking lots in the area would likely contribute to the heat island effect. Planting more vegetation and greenery in the area would likely help reduce the heat island effect. Adding more air conditioning units to buildings in the area would likely exacerbate the heat island effect.
