Reading Passages - Yds

The word “mitigate” in line 5 is closest in meaning to: A) Increase B) Ignore C) Reduce D) Monitor

According to the passage, why are urban areas hotter at night? A) Because vehicles continue running after dark. B) Because paved surfaces release stored heat slowly. C) Because people use more air conditioning. D) Because the sun’s radiation is stronger at night. yds reading passages

(A is wrong – no criticism. C is wrong – waste heat is “lesser-known” not primary. D is wrong – no history mentioned.) The word “mitigate” in line 5 is closest