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Strategies for Mitigating Urban Heat Islands
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What is the primary cause of urban heat islands?
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Increased impervious surfaces
💡 Explanation:
Urban heat islands are primarily caused by the replacement of natural surfaces with impervious surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt, which absorb and retain heat.