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Which of the following statements is the most accurate?


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Rain Shadow Effect

A climatic phenomenon where a mountain range causes precipitation on one side, creating a dry area on the leeward side due to the blocking of rain-producing weather systems.

Tornadoes

are violently rotating columns of air that are in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud, known for causing significant destruction.

Per Annum

A Latin term meaning "per year," used to describe a rate or amount measured over the course of a year.

Global Air Circulation

Describes the large-scale movement of air through the Earth's atmosphere, driven by energy from the sun and the rotation of the Earth, distributing heat and moisture around the globe.

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