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Heat generated by cars, factories, furnaces, lights, air conditioners, and heat-absorbing dark roofs and streets help create what is known as a(n) ________ in the central cit

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urban heat island

Step-by-step explanation:

Urban heat island -

It is the area in the urban or rural land , whose temperature is higher than the others , which is typically due to the human activities , is known as urban heat island .

This area is created due to pollution , burning of fossil fuels , usage of excessive air conditioners , smoke generated from factories etc.

In these areas , the air quality reduces due to increased pollutants , and disturbs the natural ecosystem of the Earth .

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