Which of the following best explains the term 'urban heat island'?

Options:

• A: A cooling effect observed in cities due to tall buildings
• B: Urban areas experiencing significantly higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas
• C: An island formed due to urbanization near coastal cities
• D: A phenomenon where cities receive more rainfall than villages

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