Which of the following is NOT a valid explanation of the urban heat island effect?
A) Increased runoff on urban surfaces reduces evaporative cooling in the area.
B) Urban areas generally have a higher albedo than surrounding rural areas.
C) Urban areas retain heat longer and do not cool off as quickly at night as surrounding rural areas.
D) Pollution trapped over a city enhances the greenhouse effect of the atmosphere.

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Urban areas generally have a lower albedo than surrounding rural areas due to the prevalence of dark, heat-absorbing surfaces such as asphalt and concrete.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Valid Explanation of the Urban