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Which of the following is the most likely reason the weather is very dry in the

area east of Seattle?
O A. The mountains to the west create a rain barrier.
O B. The Columbia River carries the water away.
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O C. The winds over the ocean blow from east to west.
O D. Cold dry air moves south into the state from Canada.

Which of the following is the most likely reason the weather is very dry in the area-example-1

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Warm moist air moves east from the ocean and is lifted by the mts. The moisture cools and condenses and falls as rain on Seattle leaving little to fall east of Seattle.

User Pepan
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Answer:

I'd say its most likely A. sorry if I'm wrong

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