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

A)Orographic lift and precipitation increase
B)Enhanced radiational cooling and sinking
C)Decreased convective uplift diminishes rainfall
D)Stable temperature gradient inhibits condensation

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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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