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. Urban areas tend to be warmer than the rural areas that surround them. This is mainly caused by how the materials that humans use for building, such as concrete, absorb and radiate energy from the Sun. This is known as the "heat island" effect. Which of the following can be altered by the heat island effect?(1 point)
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local volcanic activity
local volcanic activity

the ocean tides
the ocean tides

local weather patterns
local weather patterns

the movement of crustal plates
the movement of crustal plates
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Answer 1

The heat island effect primarily influences local weather patterns. Urban areas absorb and retain heat due to materials like concrete and asphalt, leading to increased temperatures compared to surrounding rural areas. This can impact local weather by affecting temperature, precipitation patterns, and even wind currents.