Which of the following factors does not contribute to the urban heat island effect? Group of answer choices more runoff of water and fewer plants leading to decreased evaporation almost all cities are located near the coast a lot of dark surfaces that absorb heat tall buildings that decrease the wind speeds

almost all cities are located near the coast

Explanation:

The Urban heat island effect is a phenomenon that describes how an urban area such as a city or metropolis, is warmer than rural areas around it. The cause of this has been explained to be the increased human activities in urban areas as opposed to rural areas.

These activities have led to fewer plants and more runoff, dark surfaces that absorb heat and tall buildings that reduce wind speed that help in cooling the earth's surface.

Almost all cities being located near the coast is not a reason for the urban heat island effect as there are a significant number of cities inland.