Question

Four different cities in the United States provide weather data for their area. The table below describes the weather in each of the cities over the last three days.

City Weather Over Last Three Days
W warm temperatures with heavy rains
X cool temperatures and dry with no rain
Y cool temperatures with heavy rains
Z warm temperatures, dry, and windy

The map below is a relief map which shows elevation of the land. The map also shows the locations of the cities in the table. Based on the information given, which area is most likely to experience landslides?

Answer 1

The city with warm temperatures and heavy rains, City W, is most likely to experience landslides, especially if it is situated on hilly or elevated terrain.

Based on the weather conditions described for the four cities, the area most likely to experience landslides is the one with both warm temperatures and heavy rains. This combination, particularly if occurring in areas with varying elevation or hilly terrain, can increase the risk of landslides. City W, with its warm temperatures coupled with heavy rains, presents conditions that are most conducive for landslides to occur.

Landslides are more likely in areas where precipitation is heavy because the water can infiltrate soil and rock, reducing friction and might lead to the downward movement of earth materials. In addition, if the relief map shows that City W is located on elevated terrain, the risk of landslides would be even greater.

The probable table for the question is attached below