Ix Part B Based on the predicted Landsat data, what will MOST LIKELY happen in this area in the year 2030 if there is extremely high annual precipitation? A increased evaporation due to the heat island effect B increased run-off with a substantial increase to sea level C wide-spread flooding with little water entering the groundwater zone D decreased run-off with water immediately penetrating the groundwater zone

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to predict the most likely outcome in a certain area in the year 2030, given that there is extremely high annual precipitation. The options provided are all potential consequences of high precipitation, but we need to choose the one that is most likely to occur.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Option A suggests that there will be increased evaporation due to the heat island effect. While high precipitation can lead to increased evaporation, the heat island effect is not directly related to precipitation. Therefore, this option is not the most likely outcome.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option B suggests that there will be increased run-off with a substantial increase to sea level. While high precipitation can lead to increased run-off, it does not necessarily mean that there will be a substantial increase to sea level. Therefore, this option is not the most likely outcome.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option C suggests that there will be widespread flooding with little water entering the groundwater zone. This is a likely outcome of high precipitation, as the excess water can lead to flooding. Additionally, the excess water can also lead to little water entering the groundwater zone, as the water is not absorbed into the ground. Therefore, this option is the most likely outcome.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option D suggests that there will be decreased run-off with water immediately penetrating the groundwater zone. This is not a likely outcome of high precipitation, as the excess water can lead to increased run-off, not decreased. Therefore, this option is not the most likely outcome.