2.5:** The urban heat island effect describes how urban areas are typically warmer than surrounding rural areas. Graph B shows a continuous increase in temperature from the rural area to the u

Here are the answers to questions 1.2.5, 1.2.6, and 1.2.7: 1.2.5: The urban heat island effect describes how urban areas are typically warmer than surrounding rural areas. Graph B shows a continuous increase in temperature from the rural area to the urban area, which accurately represents this phenomenon. B 1.2.6: The urban heat island effect is primarily caused by artificial surfaces (like concrete and asphalt) that absorb and retain more heat. Additionally, urban storm-water systems are designed to remove water quickly, leading to less* water retention and thus reduced evaporative cooling. D 1.2.7: Urban areas are generally warmer than rural areas. This warmer air rises, creating an area of lower* air pressure in the urban center. Wind then blows from the higher pressure rural areas towards the lower pressure urban areas. B That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.