The ____ island effect is due primarily to the increased use of materials that absorb heat during the day and release it after sunset, raising the air temperatures on warm days and increasing energy demands because of greater air conditioning usage.
A) dark
B) tropical
C) heat
D) equatorial

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The correct term is "heat island effect," which refers to urban areas becoming significantly warmer than their rural surroundings, primarily due to human activities and the materials used in urban development that absorb and retain heat.

The ____ Island Effect Is Due Primarily to the Increased