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Why does the inland west of the US receive little rainfall?

Because the prevailing winds are from the west and there is a coastal mountain range between the sea in the west and the inland western areas.


Does rain fall everywhere on earth?

No, rain does not fall everywhere on Earth. Rainfall patterns are influenced by factors such as climate, weather systems, and geography. Some areas, such as deserts or polar regions, receive minimal rainfall, while others, such as tropical rainforests, receive heavy rainfall.


Can a place that receives very little rain still receive a lot of precipitation?

Yes, it is possible for a place with very little rain to still receive a lot of precipitation if other forms of precipitation, such as snow or hail, are taken into account. The total amount of precipitation includes not only rain but also these other types of water condensation in the atmosphere.


Why does Washington receive so much rain compared to other states?

Washington receives a lot of rain compared to other states because of its location in the Pacific Northwest, where moist air from the Pacific Ocean is pushed inland by prevailing winds, causing frequent rainfall.


What makes rain fall. Why do some places have more rain than others?

Rains depend on many factors. One important factor are weather fronts and land geography. For example, the State of Washington receives more rain than probably any other state. Weather fronts dip down from Canada, extending through the US, producing storms that carry rain (or snow during winter). However, some States such as in the West receive very little rain -- or occasionally have monsoon-like rainfall.

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Where does the least amount of rain fall in Africa?

The Sahara and Namib deserts receive the least amount of rain.


Why does the inland west of the US receive little rainfall?

Because the prevailing winds are from the west and there is a coastal mountain range between the sea in the west and the inland western areas.


Do camels live in places with little rain fall?

yes


Why can rain fall in the desert?

Rain has the ability to fall in the desert because it is picked up by clouds and transferred. Because the desert has very little to no water available rain must fall for the plants and animals.


What the name of the little girl in baby the rain must fall movie?

The little girl in "Baby the Rain Must Fall" is Kimberly Block. I don't think she did any other movies.


How does the sea and mountains influence Japans climate?

places near the sea or ocean get more rain fall than places further inland


Does rain fall everywhere on earth?

No, rain does not fall everywhere on Earth. Rainfall patterns are influenced by factors such as climate, weather systems, and geography. Some areas, such as deserts or polar regions, receive minimal rainfall, while others, such as tropical rainforests, receive heavy rainfall.


What is the little ball's of ice that sometimes fall with rain called?

ice pellets


Where does rain come from if you live inland?

precipitation


Why do many water budgets vary?

some receive little precipitation, others get alot of rain


Which danger of hurricanes is more likely to affect people living along a coast than people living a little way inland?

heavy rain


What is rain described as in this sentence rain began to fall?

They mean that the rain is now starting to fall.