What is a key characteristic of the heat island effect and a common urban mitigation?

What is a key characteristic of the heat island effect and a common urban mitigation?

• A. Urban areas have higher temperatures due to reduced vegetation and heat-absorbing surfaces; mitigation includes trees, green roofs, reflective pavements, and water features
• B. Rural areas are warmer than cities because of soil heat
• C. Heat islands are not influenced by urban design
• D. Mitigation is only possible with large-scale policy changes

Answer: (A)