Which effect occurs as atmospheric river streams encounter steep coastal terrain?

💡 Explanation

Orographic lift forces air upwards, enhancing condensation, because the air is forced to higher altitudes; this leads to increased precipitation. Therefore, rainfall substantially increases rather than decreasing (C), as radiational cooling (B) or temperature stability alone couldn't counteract the intense uplift.

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• Which outcome is most likely when urban infrastructure crosses a major transform fault zone?
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• Which process controls the morphology of braided streams carrying significant alluvial sediment loads?