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The phenomenon in which urban areas are significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas is called the:
- Greenhouse effect
- Temperature inversion
- Urban heat island effect
- El Niño
Answer
C. Urban heat island effect
Solution
Caused by paved surfaces, buildings and waste heat.
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