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Read the following passage, then answer the question. "Urban heat islands occur when cities experience significantly warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas. The primary cause is the replacement of natural land cover with pavement, buildings, and other heat-absorbing surfaces. Dark roofing materials and asphalt absorb solar radiation throughout the day and release it as heat at night. This effect can increase city temperatures by 1–7 degrees Fahrenheit. Beyond discomfort, urban heat islands raise energy consumption for cooling, worsen air quality, and have been linked to increased heat-related illness and death." Which statement best summarizes the passage?

Pavement and dark roofs are the only reasons cities get hot in summer. Urban heat islands make cities warmer than rural areas, causing energy, health, and air quality problems. Heat-related illness is a serious problem that only affects urban residents. Cities should plant more trees to lower their temperatures.

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Urban heat islands make cities warmer than rural areas, causing energy, health, and air quality problems.

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