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CAEL Canadian Academic English Language VIP Practice Exam
CAEL — The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment is a standardized English proficiency test developed by Paragon Testing Enterprises, used for university and college admissions across Canada; it evaluates Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking on an integrated 10–90 band scale, with most institutions requiring a minimum score of 60–70.
29
Questions
90m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP
Read the following passage and answer the question below. "The accelerating pace of urbanization has created what researchers call 'heat islands' — metropolitan areas where temperatures consistently exceed those of surrounding rural landscapes by 1–3°C. This thermal differential arises primarily from the replacement of vegetation with heat-absorbing surfaces such as asphalt and concrete, reduced evapotranspiration, and the direct emission of heat from vehicles and buildings. Municipal planners increasingly incorporate green infrastructure — including rooftop gardens, urban forests, and permeable pavements — as mitigation strategies." According to the passage, what is identified as the PRIMARY cause of urban heat islands?
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