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Which of the following best describes the 'urban heat island' effect?
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- 1A seasonal temperature inversion caused by industrial emissions in river valleys
- 2The warming of underground water sources due to excessive urban groundwater extraction
- 3The phenomenon where coastal cities experience higher humidity than inland cities
- 4Urban areas being warmer than nearby rural areas due to human activities and buildings✓
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Urban areas being warmer than nearby rural areas due to human activities and buildings
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