Students are asked to determine the best way in deciding which is the wettest state on any given day: Virginia or Oregon. They are given data and a map of both states with precipitation readings on it from a particular day. They must present a written plan giving their procedure for establishing which state should be named the rainiest state.

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Oregon Rains Supreme

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