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Option 1 : asphalt, concrete and the scarcity of vegetation
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सही उत्तर asphalt, concrete and the scarcity of vegetation है।
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According to the passage, urban heat islands are primarily caused by
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asphalt, concrete and the scarcity of vegetation
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excessive rainfall in metropolitan areas
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the absence of rooftop farms on old buildings
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vehicular pollution trapped between tall buildings
Correct Answer: asphalt, concrete and the scarcity of vegetation
The passage states that cities run hotter because of expanses of asphalt and concrete and the lack of vegetation, which absorb and radiate heat.
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