Question

Which of the following is true about the weather in Washington state?(1 point) Responses Wind from over the ocean produces moisture in the air and forms clouds. Wind from over the ocean produces moisture in the air and forms clouds. The east side of the state receives at least twice as much rainfall as the west side. The east side of the state receives at least twice as much rainfall as the west side. The coastal mountains block clouds from rising and developing rainfall. The coastal mountains block clouds from rising and developing rainfall.

Answer 1

The statement "Wind from over the ocean produces moisture in the air and forms clouds" is true about the weather in Washington state. The state's western side, which includes areas like Seattle, receives significant rainfall due to moist ocean winds that rise over the land, cool, and condense into clouds, leading to precipitation.

The other statements are incorrect: the east side of the state (e.g., the area around Spokane) actually receives much less rainfall compared to the west side because of the rain shadow effect caused by the Cascade Mountains. The coastal mountains do not block clouds from rising; rather, they facilitate rainfall on the west side by forcing the moisture-laden air to ascend and cool, leading to precipitation.