Which of the following accurately compares the temperatures of cities and rural areas on clear, cold, winter nights?
A)Cities tend to cool more slowly than rural areas and have higher temperatures.
B)Cities tend to cool more quickly than rural areas and have lower temperatures.
C)Cities tend to cool more slowly than rural areas and have lower temperatures.
D)Cities tend to cool more quickly than rural areas and have higher temperatures.

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Cities tend to cool more slowly than rural areas and have higher temperatures due to the urban heat island effect, where buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and re-radiate the sun's heat more than natural landscapes.

Which of the Following Accurately Compares the Temperatures of Cities