Urban areas generally absorb more insolation than nearby rural areas because surfaces like asphalt have higher albedos than surfaces like meadow or forest.

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This statement is false. Urban areas generally absorb more insolation than nearby rural areas because they have a lower albedo due to the prevalence of concrete, asphalt, and other dark surfaces. This means they reflect less sunlight back into the atmosphere and instead absorb more, leading to a warmer urban environment.

Urban Areas Generally Absorb More Insolation Than Nearby Rural Areas