Regarding urban heat islands, it is true that
A) scientists who study climate change have not taken into account the impact of urban areas on temperature readings of weather stations there.
B) the highest temperatures are typically found on the edges of a city.
C) the highest temperature increases relative to surrounding rural areas are found in cities with both large areas and large populations.
D) soil typically has a greater heat storage capacity than most building materials.
Answer: C
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