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The term for an urban or metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities is _________. Group of answer choices a. urban sprawl b. urban heat island
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The term for an urban or metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities is _________.

Group of answer choices

a. urban sprawl

b. urban heat island effect

c. heat pollution

d. none of the above

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I believe (B) would be the most logical answer. Urban sprawl specifically refers to the rapid movement of individuals from a suburban area to an urban zone for socioeconomic reasons. Heat pollution is illogical. I hope this helped.
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