Question

question 47 points 2 which of the following statements is true? rural areas are warmer than the urban areas urban areas and large metropolitan areas are cooler than the rural areas rural areas are cooler than large metropolitan areas but warmer than urban areas. urban areas and large metropolitan areas are warmer than the rural areas

Explanation:

Urban and large - metropolitan areas often experience the urban heat island effect. This is due to factors like a high density of heat - absorbing materials (concrete, asphalt), less vegetation, and more heat - generating activities (industrial, transportation). As a result, they are warmer than rural areas.

Answer:

D. Urban areas and large metropolitan areas are warmer than the rural areas