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The Significance of Urban Heat Islands in Climate Change Adaptation
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What is the primary cause of urban heat islands?
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Concentration of impervious surfaces
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Urban heat islands are primarily caused by the concentration of impervious surfaces, such as buildings, roads, and parking lots, which absorb and retain heat more efficiently than natural surfaces like vegetation.