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The Impact of Urban Heat Islands on Urban Air Pollution and Smog Formation
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What is the primary cause of urban heat island effect?
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Increased impervious surfaces
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Urban heat island effect is primarily caused by the presence of impervious surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt, which absorb and retain heat more efficiently than natural surfaces like vegetation.