Which of the following describes an urban heat island?

A. It results in cities being cooler at night compared to rural areas.
B. It causes a wind to flow from the city to the countryside.
C. It releases more longwave radiation in the day than a nearby rural area.
D. It has less evaporative cooling than nearby rural areas.


Answer: D

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