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Question 69

Urban Microclimate and Air Quality Assessment: Microclimate Quality Index (MQI)

Microclimate CategorySite X (Urban Forest Park)Site Y (Shopping Mall Plaza)
Particulate Matter (PM2.5PM_{2.5}PM2.5​) levels3-2
Surface temperature comfort2-3
Relative humidity level1-1
Wind speed/breeze regulation1-2
Noise reduction3-2
Shading and solar radiation cover2-3
Biodiversity support (vegetation)3-1

Scale:

  • -3 = Highly detrimental microclimatic conditions
  • +3 = Highly beneficial microclimatic conditions

Select one graphical presentation method that could be used to display the microclimate quality data shown in the table above. Explain why this would be an appropriate method to choose.

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