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The Role of Urbanization in Heat Island Formation
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What is the primary cause of the urban heat island effect?
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Replacement of natural surfaces with impervious materials
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The replacement of natural surfaces, such as vegetation and soil, with impervious materials like concrete and asphalt, reduces the ability of the urban environment to absorb and release heat, leading to higher temperatures.