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?

    <p>1,243 miles (2,000 kilometers)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Columbia River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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