The temperature of a city is often warmer than the temperature in its surrounding suburbs. This is the result of an urban heat island effect. Why might this effect occur?

A) The pavement and buildings absorb heat.
B) There are more parks in the city.
C) Fewer people drive in the suburbs.
D) Fewer buildings use air conditioning in the suburbs.


A

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