Practice AP Environmental Science questions on stormwater runoff, impervious surfaces, infiltration, runoff calculations, and flood reduction.
There is a natural climate phenomenon that occurs in the equatorial Pacific Ocean because of periodic fluctuations in sea surface conditions and atmospheric circulation. This phenomenon happens every few years, resulting in shifts in temperature and precipitation in many parts of the world.
Figure 1 shows temperature and precipitation patterns associated with one phase of this phenomenon in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Figure 2 shows the associated temperature and precipitation patterns that occur over North America.
Figure 1. Effects of Changes in Sea Surface Conditions in Equatorial Pacific Ocean
Figure 2. Polar Jet Stream and Climate Conditions in North America
Respond to parts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J.
Propose a realistic solution a city could implement to decrease the risk of flooding in urban areas.
Justify the solution proposed in part E by providing an additional advantage other than a reduction in the risk of flooding.