The urban heat island effect has a large impact on cities like Los Angeles. It makes the temperature much hotter in the city compared to rural areas. This can lead to intense heat waves that cause deaths, increased energy costs for air conditioning, and increased air pollution. What’s the best way to decrease the urban heat island effect in Los Angeles? Choices Choice #1 Use more air conditioning. Choice #2 Change the color of building materials so they are lighter. Choice #3 Increase the number of trees and other plant life. Urban Heat Island Handout Side 2 (you only need to complete one side) Choices: Alternatives Name ____________________ Date __________________ Period ______ Which choices are the best? Which choices are the worst? Why? 1st Choice ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2nd Choice _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3rd Choice_ ____________________________________________________ _ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ IssueUrban Heat Island Handout Side 1 (you only need to complete one side) Design a Better Los Angeles Name ____________________ Date __________________ Period ______ How would you improve the way Los Angeles is designed so the urban heat island effect is reduced? Draw a picture of your version of Los Angeles