| Leo Fung, Chong Shen
Decreasing Urban Heat Islands
| Division: | Earth & Environmental Sciences | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | Calgary Youth | | City: | Calgary, AB | | School: | Simon Fraser Junior High School | | Abstract: | This project experimented with the process of growing plants on rooftops in large cities. Evapotranspiration by plants decreased the temperature of all model cities. In addition, carbon monoxide levels were lowered by the presence of rooftop gardens. Several species of plants were tested in over nine experiments. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 000.00 | Bronze Medal - Earth & Environmental Sciences
Intermediate
Sponsor: Petro-Canada | $300.00 | | Total | $1 300.00 | |
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