Question

Which of the following best describes the rain shadow effect in Washington State?(2 points)

Moist air from the Pacific Ocean rises over the Cascade Mountains, cools, and releases rain on the western side, leaving the eastern side dry.

Warm air from the Pacific Ocean flows over the Cascade Mountains, creating heavy rainfall on both sides of the mountains.

Dry air from Eastern Washington moves westward, causing rain to fall on the western side of the Cascade Mountains.

Answer 1

Moist air from the Pacific Ocean rises over the Cascade Mountains, cools, and releases rain on the western side, leaving the eastern side dry.

(As the air descends on the east side it warms and holds more moisture, producing the rain shadow.)