Which of the following would not be true regarding the urban heat island?
A)Changes in albedo
B)Retention of rain water
C)Nighttime retention of longwave radiation
D)High concentration of waste heat from industry

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The urban heat island effect refers to the phenomenon where cities and urban areas are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas due to a variety of factors, including changes in albedo (reflectivity), retention of longwave radiation during the nighttime, and high concentrations of waste heat from industry. However, retention of rainwater is not a factor that contributes to the urban heat island effect. Instead, impermeable surfaces in urban areas prevent rainwater from soaking into the ground and contribute to urban flooding.

Which of the Following Would Not Be True Regarding the Urban