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Q · Human EcologyMedium · 45s
The term ‘Urban Heat Island’ is associated with:
TopicHuman Ecology
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Urban Heat Island effect describes higher temperatures in urban areas due to human activities, altered land surfaces, and heat retention.
Final Answer: Option B — Increased temperature in cities compared to surrounding rural areas