Following the urban heat island profile from rural areas to a typical downtown urban area,which of the following is true?

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The passage states that "on average, urban areas are 1 to 3°C higher than nearby rural areas," making option C the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because the passage does not provide information on late afternoon temperatures in commercial and urban residential areas. Option B is incorrect because the passage does not mention large urban parks as a factor in mitigating the urban heat island. Option D is incorrect because the passage specifically states that urban areas experience higher temperatures than rural areas, making the temperature variations between the two environments non-negligible.

Following the Urban Heat Island Profile from Rural Areas to a Typical