Cambridge C1 Advanced

Practice session

Read the text and answer the question. 'The urban heat island effect is a phenomenon where metropolitan areas are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas. This is primarily due to human activities and the modification of land surfaces. Materials commonly used in cities, like concrete and asphalt, absorb and retain more of the sun's heat than natural landscapes.' What is the main cause of the urban heat island effect?

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