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Set 4: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Urban heat islands occur when cities replace natural land cover with dense concentrations of pavement. These surfaces absorb heat. Consequently, cities remain warmer than rural areas, especially at night.

Which choice best describes the logical flow?

A. Cause -> Mechanism -> Effect✓ Correct
B. Problem -> Solution -> Evaluation
C. Comparison -> Contrast -> Synthesis
D. History -> Present -> Future

Detailed Explanation

Cause: Replace land. Mechanism: Absorb heat. Effect: Warmer cities.

Key Evidence:

• "replace natural land"

• "absorb heat"

• "Consequently"

Why others are wrong: B (No solution.), C (Causal chain.), D (No timeline.).

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