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Singapore regularly experiences temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Singapore regularly experiences temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
True
The urban heat island effect only occurs in cities with high levels of industrialization
The urban heat island effect only occurs in cities with high levels of industrialization
False
Heat waves are responsible for more deaths than tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods combined
Heat waves are responsible for more deaths than tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods combined
True
Cooling Singapore is a project supported by a group of researchers studying urban heat island mitigation strategies
Cooling Singapore is a project supported by a group of researchers studying urban heat island mitigation strategies
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The government of Singapore has not taken any measures to address the urban heat island effect
The government of Singapore has not taken any measures to address the urban heat island effect
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Karen runs a creative development consultancy called Pocket Projects specializing in the adaptive use of old buildings.
Karen runs a creative development consultancy called Pocket Projects specializing in the adaptive use of old buildings.
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The Lauren 24A shop house series involved the demolition of the rear portions of the shop houses to build a hotel.
The Lauren 24A shop house series involved the demolition of the rear portions of the shop houses to build a hotel.
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The shop houses in Geylang are known for their Islamic green eaves, Corinthian pillars, and Peranakan tiles.
The shop houses in Geylang are known for their Islamic green eaves, Corinthian pillars, and Peranakan tiles.
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The shop houses in Geylang are known for their Islamic green eaves, Corinthian pillars, and Peranakan tiles.
The shop houses in Geylang are known for their Islamic green eaves, Corinthian pillars, and Peranakan tiles.
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Geylang is known for its vibrant atmosphere and abundance of shopping malls.
Geylang is known for its vibrant atmosphere and abundance of shopping malls.
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