How do rooftop gardens combat Urban Heat Islands?

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• A By increasing heat absorption
• B By providing shade and evaporative cooling
• C By increasing the use of air conditioners
• D By adding more concrete surfaces

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Answer: B. By providing shade and evaporative cooling

Plants on rooftops provide shade and cool the air through transpiration (evaporative cooling).

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