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Read the following scenario and answer the question:

When summertime approaches, many different cities are affected differently. It seems that cities near water tend to have more stable temperatures over the course of time than cities that are landlocked, which experience spikes of intense heat from day to day.

Which property of water is the reason behind this scenario?

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Heat island effect

Heat Island Mitigation Strategies

Heat islands are urbanized areas that experience higher temperatures than outlying areas. Structures such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and re-emit the sun's heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and water bodies.

What causes the heat island effect?

Heat islands form as a result of several factors: Reduced Natural Landscapes in Urban Areas. Trees, vegetation, and water bodies tend to cool the air by providing shade, transpiring water from plant leaves, and evaporating surface water, respectively.

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