Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Urban Heat Island

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the urban heat island?

• A)Cities are warmer than surrounding non-urban areas during the day.
• B)Cities are warmer than surrounding non-urban areas during the night.
• C)Cities are warmer than surrounding non-urban areas both day and night.
• D)Cities are cooler than surrounding non-urban areas both day and night.

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