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Urban Geography and Climate Change
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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of cities being warmer than their surrounding rural areas?
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Urban Heat Island
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The Urban Heat Island effect is caused by a combination of factors, including the presence of buildings and infrastructure, which absorb and release heat, and the lack of vegetation, which helps to cool the air.