The urban heat island effect causes warm air rises over a city, forming a local ____ zone and causing rainfall to be higher than in the surrounding countryside.

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The urban heat island effect causes warm air to rise, leading to a low-pressure zone over the city. This low-pressure zone can cause higher rainfall as the air rises and cools, leading to condensation and precipitation. Therefore, the best choice is C) low-pressure.

The Urban Heat Island Effect Causes Warm Air Rises Over