How does the heat island effect impact children's academic performance?
The heat island effect refers to the phenomenon where urban areas experience significantly higher temperatures compared to their surrounding rural regions due to human activities and dense infrastructure. This effect can have a detrimental impact on the academic performance of children living in such areas. Excessive heat can result in increased fatigue, dehydration, and heat-related illnesses, which can negatively affect cognitive function and attention span. Moreover, hotter temperatures can lead to poor sleep quality, difficulty in concentration, and reduced productivity, all of which can impair children's learning capacity. Additionally, the lack of green spaces and increased air pollution associated with urban heat islands can further exacerbate these issues, hindering children's overall academic performance.
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