Based on the precipitation data available here, which region in Washington State would be the most likely location of a rainshadow desert?
A) West in the Olympic Mountains
B) Southeastern Washington
C) Central Washington in the Cascade Mountains
D) Southwestern Washington
Answer: B
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A) carbon monoxide B) sulfur dioxides C) hydrocarbons D) particulates
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)