Geography · Climatology

Orographic precipitation is primarily caused by which of the following geographical factors?

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1The cooling of ocean water currents near the equatorial regions
2The intense heating of the Earth's surface causing warm air to rise rapidly over plains
3The rapid convergence of warm and cold air masses creating a cyclical low-pressure system
4The forced upward movement of moisture-laden air when it encounters a mountain barrier✓

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The forced upward movement of moisture-laden air when it encounters a mountain barrier

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