13 Questions
Which one of these is a cause of heavy rainfall?
Warm air rising
What is the effect of heavy rainfall?
Floods
Which one of these is NOT a cause of heavy rainfall?
Anticyclones
What is the purpose of formal essays?
Formal essays are characterized by serious purpose, dignity, logical organization, and length.
How are informal essays characterized?
Informal essays are characterized by the personal element, humor, graceful style, rambling structure, and unconventionality or novelty of theme.
Are all modern essays written in prose?
Yes, almost all modern essays are written in prose.
What are some common uses of essays?
Essays are commonly used as literary criticism, political manifestos, learned arguments, observations of daily life, recollections, and reflections of the author.
Can essays be written in verse?
Yes, works in verse have been dubbed essays, such as Alexander Pope's 'An Essay on Criticism' and 'An Essay on Man'.
What is the length of the Columbia River?
1,243 miles (2,000 kilometers)
Which river forms most of the border between Washington and Oregon?
Columbia River
What is the largest tributary of the Columbia River?
Snake River
How many states of the United States does the Columbia River's drainage basin extend into?
seven
What is the rank of the Columbia River in terms of volume among rivers in the United States?
fourth
Test your knowledge on the causes and effects of heavy rainfall with this quiz. Identify the true causes of heavy rainfall, understand its impact, and determine what factors do not contribute to heavy rainfall.
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