A phenomenon where rural areas are warmer than urban areas.
The increased temperature in urban areas compared to their rural surroundings.
A specific type of climate found in coastal cities.
The cooling effect of vegetation in cities.
The Urban Heat Island effect describes how urban areas tend to be warmer than their rural surroundings due to human activities, buildings, and infrastructure that absorb and retain heat.
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Q: The term 'Urban Heat Island' refers to:
Solution: The Urban Heat Island effect describes how urban areas tend to be warmer than their rural surroundings due to human activities, buildings, and infrastructure that absorb and retain heat.
