Causes and Effects of Heavy Rainfall
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Which one of these is a cause of heavy rainfall?

  • Warm air rising (correct)
  • Strong winds
  • No air movement
  • Cool air sinking

What is the effect of heavy rainfall?

  • Floods (correct)
  • Snowstorms
  • Heatwaves
  • Drought

Which one of these is NOT a cause of heavy rainfall?

  • Convection
  • Anticyclones (correct)
  • Frontal systems
  • Orographic lifting

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What is the length of the Columbia River?

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Which river forms most of the border between Washington and Oregon?

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What is the largest tributary of the Columbia River?

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How many states of the United States does the Columbia River's drainage basin extend into?

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What is the rank of the Columbia River in terms of volume among rivers in the United States?

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